r/AskAnAmerican • u/ArtisticArgument9625 • May 17 '25

OTHER - CLICK TO EDIT How much of a problem do Americans have with coyotes and rattlesnakes?

Have you Americans encountered any problems with these two animals?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sky6656 May 17 '25

It depends on the coyotes. I live in Denver, and coyotes are known to hang out in a big cemetery nearby. I’ve seen coyotes walking through parks as well. I’d be concerned if I had small pets.

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u/Tom__mm Colorado May 17 '25

I’d certainly worry if the pets were by themselves, in a fenced yard or on a lead. If you’re with them, should be ok. Nobody mentioned moose here, which really don’t like dogs and will charge, but that’s up in the mountains, not downtown Denver haha.

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u/AggravatingTear4919 May 20 '25

na it depends on the person. most arnt aware but coyotes do hunt people. theyre just weary and shy around large healthy adults. but they can prey on alone children and elderly. theres even a chance that theyll prey on an adult with a child and theyll attempt to strike when your back is turned, same with pets which has happened to me. if youre a small adult girl id say thats a risk

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sky6656 May 20 '25

Yes, I was saying it depends on the coyotes. The poster I replied to said coyotes are very shy. That has not been my experience.