Rattlesnake roundups are festivals that are held annually across much of the United States. The snakes used in these roundups are first captured from their natural habitats. In many cases gasoline is poured into dens to force out the snakes. During the roundups the snakes are subjected to brutal torture including being kicked, stomped on, whipped, burned, and skinned alive. Snakes are then callously killed by decapitation.

False information on snakebites are given out at roundups to inspire fear and the justification of the barbaric animal cruelty and disregard of life that is carried out. Roundups account for the deaths of over 100,000 snakes annually across the United States (American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists).

One of the most alarming aspects of rattlesnake roundups is that they are considered family entertainment. They are often put on like fairs and carnivals. Here children receive the disturbing message that is it acceptable to torture and kill animals mainly those that are deemed as dangerous and unappealing.

Please take a moment to write to the State Regulatory Agency for the New Mexico rattlesnake roundups. Ask them to bring an immediate halt to all rattlesnake roundups. Below is a list of states in which rattlesnake roundups occur and the contact information for the State Regulatory Agencies. Please write to the following as well.

Georgia
Contact: http://www.gadnr.org/contactUs.aspx#

Alabama
Contact: http://www.outdooralabama.com/contact/

Texas
Contact: https://www2.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/feedback/webcomment/?p=%252Findex.phtml

Oklahoma
Contact: http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/contactus.htm

Pennsylvania
Contact: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/promo/form/web_emails_amprep.htm

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