I need advice on rattlesnakes. We're moving next month to a place in the middle of no-where-montana where 60 snakes were killed just last summer by construction workers. I have two little kids and a dog.
First, how do I teach my kids to be snake "aware" without putting too much fear in them that they won't go outside to play.
Second, how do I teach my kids that the gun I carry outside is for our safety and they never need to touch it. Of course I'll lock it up when I'm not carrying it and not even load it unless I have a snake right in front of me.
Snakes and guns are all new to me. We're very much outdoorsy people. My husband says it won't be as bad as I think.
OK, now thirdly, how do I keep the snakes out of the house.
Help!
First, how do I teach my kids to be snake "aware" without putting too much fear in them that they won't go outside to play.
Second, how do I teach my kids that the gun I carry outside is for our safety and they never need to touch it. Of course I'll lock it up when I'm not carrying it and not even load it unless I have a snake right in front of me.
Snakes and guns are all new to me. We're very much outdoorsy people. My husband says it won't be as bad as I think.
OK, now thirdly, how do I keep the snakes out of the house.
Help!