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Vol 13, No. 23
El Primer Periodico en Español de la Sierra | Publicado los Jueves |
Junio 07-13 | 2018
Ofrece Becas Richard “Andy”Víctor Andrews: Caballero Rattlesnake avoidance teacher Para Delnot Sistema Dogs Estudiantes and owners learn where to tread
VOL. XXIII, NO. 23
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June 7 – June 13, 2018
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high Sierra backdrop, and Great Basin desert-mountain landscape, itary 1765-1783) bears the words, “Don't tread on me,” and uses with high sagebrush and horse trails nearby, delight outdoor en- the rattlesnake in the emblem. Eastern Sierra, CA—A variety of rattlers are assembled for the thusiasts. And, this setting is the reason Richard “Andy” Andrews rattlesnake avoidance class in a small grove of locust trees. It's is teaching a new group of dogs, owners, and snakes to stay clear later in May, and it's warm for most of the day of instruction. The of each other. Not surprising, the dogs catch on quickly to the training, some in less than 20 minutes. The owners, however, need a bit more reassuring, not being able to see, hear, taste, smell, and feel the rattler around the corner. The legends about venomous (not “poisonous”) snakes abound, including the writer's notion, “Rattlesnakes will chase you.” “Not so,” says Andrews, who proceeds to show me, out of the plastic / air lid / container, two, active panamint rattlers (Crotalus mitchellii stephensi: common names include: Owens Valley rattler; panamint rattler, and sometimes the snakes are Speckled or a tuff pink color). These two snakes move toward cover, and did not want to come toward the humans or dogs. Found in the eastern slopes of the Sierra (3,000-7,900 feet), the panamint rattlesnake is in the White / Inyo Mountains of Inyo County, and into parts of Nevada. Andrews explains, since snakes cannot crawl, they use a pattern and camo / cryptic color to blend into their surroundings. Snakes sit, for days maybe, and wait for something to pass by, and into their predatory range. Snakes are a part of Andrews everyday life. He manages the Richard “Andy” Andrews teaches rattlesnake avoidance classes Etiwanda la Game Association; a diverse property usedqueto and theiración owners. He's handling a Southern ratVíctor Caballero entregará la Beca-Sala- dadano afirmó1,000-acre que reorientará distriserá donde estudia, sino la dogs necesite vulnerable, como madresPacific solteras, for hunting, near Hesperia, CA. oreganusespeciales helleri), withy adultos a purple mayores. tongue. Yes, rio Universal a estudiantes de escuelas bución del apoyo que actualmente se He's been coming north to the tlesnake (Crotalus personas eastern Sierra for several years, as a part of his rattlesnake avoid- purple. Look carefully at the next close up shot below. y universidades públicas y particulares, entrega a estudiantes, desde nivel se- Fijará como prioridad de entrega la situ- Promoverá ante autoridades del Goance classes (more than 20 years in the western US), and business además de que gestionará ante la feder- cundaria hasta/ la Universidad. ación económica del alumno, sin impor- bierno federal obtener el beneficio de friendship with Pampered Pooches' owner, Roberta Carlson. The ación otorgarles seguridad social. tarhelp si cursa sus and estudios annual rattlesnake avoidance classes discipline educateen una escuela la seguridad social ante el IMSS, en los Se va a priorizar a estudiantes de bajos del sistema de educación the dog and owner to where not to tread. The snake education is pública o par- rubros de enfermedades y maternidad, En un encuentro con alumnos de la Unirecursos, no importa si va a una escuela ticular, y también se tomará en cuenta la como ya gozan los alumnos de universiThe annual rattlesnake avoidance class is a learning opportunity for quite fascinating, and de-mythicizes much of what we might misversidad Interamericana, el candidato a particular o pública, que compita académica del estudiante. dades del sistema público. takenly think we know about ythesecompetencia earth-bound residents. outdoor enthusiasts, dogs, owners, and the curious to become savvy “I read dogs,” Andrews says calmly, and he follows with, “I gobernador del PAN y Movimiento Ciupueda tener la beca, porque el criterio no Habrá apoyos para personas en situabout where not to go. “Andy” Andrews, of Hesperia, CA, holds rattlesnake avoidance classes around the western US. Pictured are have two friends in this world, and both are dogs.” He also acpanamint rattlesnakes, Speckled and tuff pink colored, and the rattlers knowledges, “People need to be educated, so they get something.” Andrews' father was a game warden. “A Texas man,” with are a major part of Andrews' avoidance training. This five-month old hounds. So, if Andrews tells you, “I read dogs,” he is a fellow in Lab pup, Lily, wants nothing to do with the rattlers after a short session with Andrews, and her owner. This five-month old Lab pup, Lily, the know about where snakes go...and dogs and owners should wants nothing to do with the rattlers after a short session with An- not. Sidenote: The Gadsden flag (Revolutionary War and US Mildrews, and her owner. Photos by The Hired Pen The Hired Pen
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