Old Stretch Trail Rattlesnake Encounter

Hiking the Old Stretch Trail in the Shawnee National Forest with a rattlesnake encounter. Even seasoned hikers like us need to be reminded to watch our steps. Be safe out there, folks.
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[@lorieburk6418]

SCENERY IS BEAUTIFUL BUT YA GOTTA WATCH OUT 4 THM SNAKE'S THY CAN SNEEK UP ON YOU

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Woo Hoo!!! First to Comment

[@HikingWithShawn]

Yes you are!

[@erfelgamazig]

I know there are prairie rattlesnakes in il, but I can't see it.

[@HikingWithShawn]

In Illinois we have two species, the Timber which is fairly common down here and the Massasauga which is a tiny little guy. It's in one specific area I think and it's very very very endangered and disappearing unfortunately. I'd love to go see it. I know exactly where they are. But I could never video and photo it for the public - the species is just too sensitive.