A possible home intruder was thwarted outside a Fort Pierre home last night.
Secretary of State Shantel Krebs said on Facebook a rattlesnake got close to her deck on Wednesday. She was able to kill the eight-button snake with her Taurus Judge revolver.
Game Fish and Parks conservation officer John Murphy said they haven't seen a notable increase in rattlesnake populations in West River.
Being aware of your surroundings and watching where you walk is a good way to avoid startling rattlesnakes. If you encounter one, Murphy recommends leaving them alone and avoid agitating them any further.
Secretary of State Shantel Krebs said on Facebook a rattlesnake got close to her deck on Wednesday. She was able to kill the eight-button snake with her Taurus Judge revolver.
Game Fish and Parks conservation officer John Murphy said they haven't seen a notable increase in rattlesnake populations in West River.
Being aware of your surroundings and watching where you walk is a good way to avoid startling rattlesnakes. If you encounter one, Murphy recommends leaving them alone and avoid agitating them any further.