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Reptile Supervisor Answers Your Rattlesnake Questions

By: Alex Hayes
Updated: April 27, 2012
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They're one of the most feared snakes, especially in the Big Country. Just this week, two people from different cities were bitten in the same day. But are rattlesnake bites common? And what do you do if you or a family member is bitten?

We sat down with Tony Baez, Reptile Supervisor with the Abilene Zoo to answer all of your rattlesnake questions.

Watch the embedded video, to see your questions answered.

Connect With The Abilene Zoo:
Open Daily
9am to 5pm
$5 for Adults, $4 for Seniors
$2.50 for Children
Children under 3 are FREE

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