Caleb’s job of clearing brush, removing tree stumps, cutting tree limbs and providing maintenance management for agricultural or residential landscapes is not without its hazards. In fact, it can be downright terrifying if you don’t take the necessary precautions to be extra vigilant of the dangers lurking around you.
Recently, during a property clearance between Dreyer and Shiner, he experienced a close encounter with a diamondback rattlesnake. The event unfolded as he was lifting several sheets of old tin. Caleb mentioned that he instantly saw something hanging under the tin and identified it as a diamondback rattlesnake. He quickly ran to his truck, retrieved his pistol, and killed the venomous snake.
However, the ordeal was far from over. As he looked around, he noticed movement in the leaves and dirt where the tin had been. Grabbing his machete from the cab of the tractor, Caleb discovered several 11 to 13 inch two-year-old rattlesnakes on the ground. He carefully dispatched about nine of them, ensuring he stayed out of striking distance. He gathered the snakes, including the mother, and placed them on a lid. As he attempted to finish cleaning up the area, he found several more of the deadly snakes. In all he found 12 baby rattlesnakes and the one 36-inch mother, who had nine buttons on her rattle while her offspring had two each.
Caleb Young is a dedicated professional with several years of experience working in some of the thickest brush or undeveloped lands. He’s well aware that simply doing his job can disturb the natural habitat of these venomous creatures. Each step he takes could potentially bring him face-to-face with a rattlesnake, coiled and ready to strike. The thick brush and dense foliage provide the perfect hiding spots for these snakes, making every movement a potential risk. Caleb has made it a practice to wear snake boots whenever he is working on a job.
Despite the constant threat of rattlesnakes, Caleb remains committed to his work, ensuring that his clients receive top-notch service while he stays safe from the lurking dangers of the wild. His vigilance and dedication make him a true rattlesnake wrangler in DeWitt County, bravely facing the hazards of his job every day.
