Here's a reminder that if you're going to be hiking or camping in rattlesnake country, have a snake bite kit and wear snake boots.

A Pennsylvania man died from a rattlesnake bite he got while sitting by a campfire. He went into cardiac arrest while being airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital. The cause of death was an anaphylactic reaction to the venom.

While there are virtually no rattlesnakes in eastern South Dakota, they are can definitely be found West River. Some things you can do to avoid getting bit:

  •  Stay out of tall grass and remain on hiking paths as much as possible.
  • Keep hands and feet out of areas you can't see. Don't pick up rocks or firewood unless you are out of a snake's striking distance. (A snake can strike half its length.)
  • Be cautious and alert when climbing rocks.

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