Comments on: Experiencing Wildlife Safely with Your Kids http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/ Not Your Average Chicks Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:52:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Wildlife Conservation & Eco Kids | Belize Travel Blog http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-3877 Wildlife Conservation & Eco Kids | Belize Travel Blog Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-3877 [...] credit: http://www.fivehens.com Tags: belizean culture, cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary, eco kids camp, Maya Culture, Victoria [...] [...] credit: http://www.fivehens.com Tags: belizean culture, cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary, eco kids camp, Maya Culture, Victoria [...]

]]> By: BBQ Grill Accessories | Info about Camping Equipment http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-3079 BBQ Grill Accessories | Info about Camping Equipment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:21:51 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-3079 [...] Experiencing Wildlife Safely with Your Kids [...] [...] Experiencing Wildlife Safely with Your Kids [...]

]]> By: Barbara http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 Barbara Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:52:28 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2864 Prairie rattlesnakes, found mostly in central North America, are a subspecies of Western rattlesnakes.  Rattlesnakes are found in a wide variety of habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, canyons and deserts.  Another species found in desert habitats is the Western diamond rattlesnake. Each state has a wildlife office/web site, such as Colorado Division of Wildlife, Arizona Game & Fish Dept, etc.,  that can provide more specific information about venomous snakes in your area.  Prairie rattlesnakes, found mostly in central North America, are a subspecies of Western rattlesnakes.  Rattlesnakes are found in a wide variety of habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, canyons and deserts.  Another species found in desert habitats is the Western diamond rattlesnake.

Each state has a wildlife office/web site, such as Colorado Division of Wildlife, Arizona Game & Fish Dept, etc.,  that can provide more specific information about venomous snakes in your area. 

]]> By: Barbara http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2863 Barbara Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:41:43 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2863 Not all bears are used to the bells, so it's not a bad idea to bring them if you have them.  You can also talk about the nature around you, sing or whistle while hiking to alert bears of your presence.  Keep in mind that, as we encroach more into wildlife habitat, more animals (like bears) are becoming aclimated to human presence  and are losing their wariness of people. We need to be responsible and not fearful, when enjoying the outdoors.  Not all bears are used to the bells, so it’s not a bad idea to bring them if you have them.  You can also talk about the nature around you, sing or whistle while hiking to alert bears of your presence.  Keep in mind that, as we encroach more into wildlife habitat, more animals (like bears) are becoming aclimated to human presence  and are losing their wariness of people. We need to be responsible and not fearful, when enjoying the outdoors. 

]]> By: Cami http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2842 Cami Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:32:55 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2842 We live in PA and saw our first coyote ever this weekend.  It was amazing to see one. We live in PA and saw our first coyote ever this weekend.  It was amazing to see one.

]]> By: Bill D. http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2841 Bill D. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:29:31 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2841 Good rattlesnake advice, thanks.  Just steer clear of 'em. We live in Arizona and see plenty of rattlers.  Are they the same as prairie rattlesnakes or are the desert rattlers different? Good rattlesnake advice, thanks.  Just steer clear of ‘em. We live in Arizona and see plenty of rattlers.  Are they the same as prairie rattlesnakes or are the desert rattlers different?

]]> By: Robert Stewart http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2840 Robert Stewart Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:25:54 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2840 I've heard that bear bells don't really work because the bears are used to them?  Is that true? If it isn't, do you recommend using them when hiking in bear country? I’ve heard that bear bells don’t really work because the bears are used to them?  Is that true? If it isn’t, do you recommend using them when hiking in bear country?

]]> By: Tamatha http://www.fivehens.com/experience_wildlife_with_kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2825 Tamatha Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:35:26 +0000 http://www.fivehens.com/?p=1767#comment-2825 Thanks for this.  good tips. I seen a bear once with my daughter while hiking. it's still a highlight of her life. Thanks for this.  good tips. I seen a bear once with my daughter while hiking. it’s still a highlight of her life.

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