Rattlesnake roundups are an abusive act in which thousands of rattlesnakes are drawn out of their homes through methods, such as gassing their dens, and then they're taken captive to be decapitated, skinned, and gutted. This is done commomly in 7 U.S. states, including Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Georgia.



They try to rationalize the cruel "sport."

But in reality, none of these reasons are valid.

— There is no evidence to support the idea that rattlesnakes are overpopulated. In fact, some species have declined.



— There is very little evidence to support the idea that rattlesnakes are a threat to livestock. And in most cases, rattlesnake venom is not potent enough to kill large animals, like cows. Most of the time, they can easily be treated. More care on protecting the animals would be a more acceptable approach.



— There are new methods and ways to humanely remove venom from a rattlesnake to make antivenins without killing the animal.



Rattlesnakes have been known to have family bonds. And many rattlesnakes are forced out of their den through cruel methods, such as gassing their dens. They're decapitated, but rattlesnakes can live on for hours afterwards, suffering all the while.

It is easy, now, to get antidotes, and when a rattlesnake rattles, it means it is scared, not angry. What's more, you're more likely to be killed by lightning or mauled by a dog. Snakes are sentient beings! I love all life forms, they should not be subjected to such torment.