Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This video is about a recent trip I took where I camped at City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico, which I learned is an ideal habitat for snakes... especially venomous rattlesnakes like the western diamondback.
I discovered I was sharing a campsite with one, and could spot it virtually anytime during the day, for multiple days.
The experience showed me a few things. It reinforced my experience that rattlesnakes are actually quite peaceful, and go out of their way to avoid people and want no trouble. With some simple awareness and caution, I learned that camping with a rattlesnake is not difficult or scary to do.
Please join us as we learn about my new friend, Norman, as I came to call him.
VIDEO FILMED: 6/13/2026
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⚪ City of Rocks, New Mexico: emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/city-of-rocks-state-park
⚪ Directions to City of Rocks - maps.app.goo.gl/ya1H6MkeMEgPY8ei8
▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬
00:00 Intro
01:49 Spotting the Snake
09:06 Day Two of the Snake
11:42 Why You Should Not Kill Snakes
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
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⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
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✅ Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
This video is about a recent trip I took where I camped at City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico, which I learned is an ideal habitat for snakes... especially venomous rattlesnakes like the western diamondback.
I discovered I was sharing a campsite with one, and could spot it virtually anytime during the day, for multiple days.
The experience showed me a few things. It reinforced my experience that rattlesnakes are actually quite peaceful, and go out of their way to avoid people and want no trouble. With some simple awareness and caution, I learned that camping with a rattlesnake is not difficult or scary to do.
Please join us as we learn about my new friend, Norman, as I came to call him.
VIDEO FILMED: 6/13/2026
▬▬ L O C A T I O N I N F O ▬▬
⚪ City of Rocks, New Mexico: emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/city-of-rocks-state-park
⚪ Directions to City of Rocks - maps.app.goo.gl/ya1H6MkeMEgPY8ei8
▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬
00:00 Intro
01:49 Spotting the Snake
09:06 Day Two of the Snake
11:42 Why You Should Not Kill Snakes
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
⚪ onX Offroad App - alnk.to/gKQ0FLG
⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
(As an Amazon Associate and onX Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
