A bobcat was caught on camera trying to grab a quick rattlesnake snack in Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona.
The national park posted the epic video on Facebook on Monday, showing the big cat punching an attacking rattlesnake from under a bush. When the video ends, the creatures disappear into the bushes.
“As the heat increases, local wildlife is taking advantage of fewer visits at our visitor centers,” the park wrote.
“While wild boars like to use the shade for a short nap, other creatures like this wildcat come for a morning snack. “He even opted for the dangerous spicy noodles, which are a real Tucson wild cat,” they added.
What do I do if I see a wildcat?
If you see a bobcat in the wild, you may be afraid and not sure what to do. Here’s what experts suggest:
- Do not approach the animal. Move away slowly to keep them in your line of sight.
- Do not run.
- Make a lot of noise.
- If these tactics don’t work, spray the lynx with water and fight if the animal attacks.
If you live in Tucson, the Arizona Game and Fish Department requests that any bobcat activity be reported to bobcatsintucson.net, which is a study on the animals as they began living in more urban areas.
Otherwise, contact your local Arizona Game and Fish Department office only if a bobcat has been behaving overly aggressively or hyperactively. Offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. If you need to contact the department over the weekend or on a holiday, please call 623-236-7201.
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What should I do if I encounter a rattlesnake?
Rattlesnakes, which normally try to avoid confrontation, may attack if they feel threatened.
“Always keep your distance and just back away and walk away,” said Brian Sullivan, professor emeritus of herpetology at Arizona State University. “They can’t hit more than a third of their body length, and the average size of a western diamondback (which is one of the largest in Arizona) is about three and a half feet long. Near Phoenix, they don’t exceed four feet in length.”
Rattlesnakes are generally coiled, so as long as you are more than 2 feet away you can simply back away and go in the opposite direction, Sullivan said.
If hiking, stay on well-defined trails to avoid encountering snakes or being bitten. You are most likely to step on or approach a snake while walking off trail, in vegetation, or on rocky terrain.
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