How do you keep a diamondback rattlesnake from attacking you?

Answer 1

With all snakes, the best way to avoid attack is to leave them completely alone.

Never try to catch one; never chase one; never try to hurt one. A snake will defend itself in the only way it is able: by biting.

Constrictors such as pythons will constrict prey in order to kill or disable it, but they will also bite if threatened. Non-venomous animals can still inflict a bite which can easily become infected, sometimes with disastrous results.

Wear proper clothing in areas which are inhabited by snakes, including boots. Usually a snake will hear you coming, or more properly, feel the vibrations of the approach of something large, and will head for cover or at least head away from you.

During the hibernation season you can be at risk of stepping on a sleeping snake, though they usually choose reasonably safe places to hibernate.

Just remember, the vast majority of snakebites occur when someone foolishly attempts to catch or kill a snake.

Answer 2

Red-bellied black snakes are not remotely interested in attacking, unless they are disturbed. So, to avoid disturbing them, avoid putting your hand inside logs, hollow trees, wood piles, etc. and be careful when lifting anything which may hide even a small cavity, such as kennels, logs, large garden ornaments and similar items.