Rattlesnake Round-up

So Blake and I went to the 56th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup this weekend in Sweetwater.

It was a first for me (and probably a last) but I am glad we went.

Here is a rattlesnake up close:

Look at those fangs!!!

Getting the snake mad so he can "milk" it:

Milking the snake:

(this is where they drain the venom)

Here they had a skinning booth, GROSS:

We enjoyed the afternoon hanging out with the Green's, who are Sweetwater natives. Dan's brother cooks a bunch of food, many drink beer and everyone just enjoys the weather (which was beautiful)!

Dan and Blake:

Blake and I:

Dan, me and Blake

Apparently, rattlesnakes are everywhere out here in West Texas. People actually hunt them, crazy I know! They have some very interesting vendors and things to purchase as I am sure you can imagine.

CMG