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3. Let's change the headline

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 02:12 PM

Aug 27

Stupidity caused hikers death, He picked up a rattlesnake.

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Snake bite claims hiker's life on Tennessee state park trail [View all] Botany Aug 27 OP

That sucks. Redleg Aug 27 #1

That's what rattlesnakes do, FFS WheelWalker Aug 27 #2

Let's change the headline Keepthesoulalive Aug 27 #3

Can I Get a Darwin? The Roux Comes First Aug 27 #4

Or maybe just don't bother wildlife. yardwork Aug 27 #5

Recommended. H2O Man Aug 27 #6

Most venomous snake bites Hornedfrog2000 Aug 27 #7

Interesting,.....Most people survive rattlesnake bites. LeftInTX Aug 27 #13

Not minutes but it can happen quick. Melon Aug 27 #10

How many of us know if we are allergic to rattlesnake venom? JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 27 #12

The size of the snake also might have something to do with it too. Botany Aug 27 #15

Even a huge dose of rattler venom won't kill in a half hour. sir pball Aug 27 #16

Thanx Botany Aug 27 #17

The Wiki puts them third... sir pball Aug 27 #21

Isn't that like posing for a selfie with a grizzly bear? Vinca Aug 27 #20