May 20

One of my favorite things to do is to go snake hunting (or herping) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have loved snakes ever since I was a little kid growing up in Massachusetts and I love to find them in the wild. My favorite places to look for snakes around Albuquerque is the Sandia Mountains. I also enjoy going to the west side near the volcanoes.

If you are going herping you will need some durable snake tongs for rattlesnakes. You don't want to handle rattlesnakes because they are highly venomous. It is not worth the risk to handle rattlers. That's why I recommend getting a hook or tongs.