However, humans shouldn't always rely on sound to identify these snakes. Baby rattlesnakes don't have rattles, and adult snakes' rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.

What to do if you see a rattlesnake If you see a rattlesnake, the best thing you can do is leave it alone. Rattlesnakes usually want nothing to do with humans and will move on if given the chance ...

If a rattlesnake does bite you, get immediate medical attention, according to poison control. Stay calm and keep the bite area elevated. Don’t run. Don't ice, cut into or constrict the bite area.

Arizona experts give tips on how to avoid rattlesnake bites Spring and summer are peak times for rattlesnake bites, and about 200 people are bitten in Arizona each year.

Although rattlesnakes are present in Arizona, they generally avoid humans. But 182 rattlesnake bites were reported statewide in 2024. Most bites occur at residences. Recommended treatment includes ...