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Many snakes have unique ways of warning humans of their presence, such as rattling their tails, hissing, or rustling surrounding leaves. Pay attention and you’ll stay safe.

OKEENE, Okla. — Okeene Rattlesnake Round-up was filled with food fun and lots of hissing, as the sounds of snakes mixed with the crowds Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Sometimes, they’re met with what sounds like a hissing rattlesnake. It’s a defense mechanism, said Janet Johnson, the Natural Resources Program Manager for the Oregon Military Department.