Alabama Woman Bitten By Rattlesnake In Yard

No, I think I’ve made it very clear. I am not a fan of snakes. I know some people are fans because they do great things. They eat a lot of critters, and it’s all good; however, I do not want to be bitten.

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Right now is a key time for snake movement in Alabama and across the Southeast. In research for this story, the US Forest Service refers to this time of year as "snake season."

And they extend all over the country. In particular, there have been specific warnings for hikers and dog walkers who tend to wander into the woods.

So, of course, make sure you stay on the trail, avoid the tall grass, and if you hear a rattle, stop to locate it before moving away. Again, that's not my advice. That is what the experts tell us is the smartest move.

By the way, snakes love hiding in pool toys. In particular, those long "pool noodles" seem to be one of their favorite hiding places.

This story of an Alabama woman who was rushed to the hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake was simply related to moving some toys in the backyard, according to WBRC-TV.

That’s when she was bitten, and rattlesnakes are active this time of year. It is so hard to see certain snakes. I just read a warning about camouflage baby copperheads that get hidden in leaf litter, and you can step right on them, or worse than that, your pet or child could step on them, and remember if you’re bitten, call 911 immediately, keep the bite area below the heart, and do not try to use a tourniquet or suck out the venom.

Also, what the experts advise.