Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup: A West Texas Tradition

Many residents of West Texas are familiar with the phrases “If you hear something rattling, freeze” or "watch your step," as the region boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including rattlesnakes. In Sweetwater, Texas, approximately 181 miles west of Dallas, visitors can enter a coliseum to hear the distinctive sound of hundreds of rattlesnakes, as the largest rattlesnake roundup is hosted.