Late summer is prime rattlesnake season around these parts. Rattlesnakes in LubbockPhoto by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash white and brown snake on brown sandIf you do happen to see one in Lubbock, you're most likely to see a Western Diamondback. Photo by Brennan Meinke on Unsplash black and brown wooden signageIf you spot a rattlesnake, you should always leave it alone. Most of the time, people get bitten when they are trying to kill, move, or handle the snake. Photo by Duncan Sanchez on Unsplash brown and black snake on white sandRattlesnake bites are rarely fatal as long as they are treated quickly.