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A snake can only strike with authority within a distance of one- half its body length. So a distance of four feet or more will keep you safe. Give the snake time to go on its way. Remember, most snakes -- even venomous ones -- are not aggressive and would rather avoid a confrontation with people.
Though sometimes referred to as the fastest thing in nature, the strike of a rattlesnake is not as fast as is commonly supposed. This translates to about 5 miles per hour -- much slower than a human's punch, which travels between 15 and 30 miles per hour.