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Annual Fang-tastic Rattlesnake Hunt

Festivities begin at noon on Friday and last all day Saturday and Sunday in April at the annual "Fang - tastic" Rattlesnake Hunt in Waurika, Oklahoma!

The Event sponsored by the Waurika Volunteer Firefighters features:

James White & the Outlaw Handlers - Grandbury, Texas. Performing feats daring and courageous in a pit filled with LIVE RATTLESNAKES. Continuous performances.

Karaoke - Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club - 119 N Main.

Butcher Shoppe - Snake Meat, Rattlers and Hides can be purchased.

Carnival - Sam's Amusement's from Okemah, Oklahoma

Photo Booth - Get your picture taken with a LIVE DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE!

Concession - Specializing in "Deep Fried Rattlesnake Meat."

Gift and Souvenir Stands

PRIZES!PRIZES!PRIZES!

Plaques or Cash Awarded For:

LONGEST SNAKE: - 1st Place, $150, plus Bonus of $50 if over 6 feet; 2nd Place, $100; 3rd Place, $75

MOST RATTLES: - 1st Place, $75; 2nd Place, $50; 3rd Place, $25

MARKED RATTLESNAKES (THERE ARE 4): - $25 Each

All snakes entered for prizes must be LIVE AT TIME of contest. Dead snakes will be disqualified. In case of a tie in any division, the HEAVIEST SNAKE will be declared the winner. All snakes entered for prizes become the property of Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt.

* * MORE EVENTS * *

  • Karaoke -- Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club - 119 N Main.
  • Longest Snake Auction Sunday Evening/
  • Sell Your Catch!! All Live RattlesnakesWill Be Purchased For Top Market Price.
  • No Gassed Snakes Purchased.
  • No gas In Hunt Areas Allowed or Firearms.
  • Snake Catchers for Rent of Sale While They Last.
  • Registration, $3.00 Per Person (For Hunters Only)
  • 5 K Run/Mile Walk - 580-228-3581

Waurika Rattlesnake
P.O. Box 224
Waurika, OK 73573

Annual Fang-tastic Rattlesnake Hunt


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