Homeowner horrified after narrowly missing 5-foot rattlesnake hiding in plain sight – can you find it in 20s or less?

A homeowner nearly had a deadly encounter with a rattlesnake in their backyard after the five-foot snake expertly camouflaged itself in plain sight. 

The person, who was not identified in the Reddit thread, was doing some gardening work in their dry creek-bed behind their house when they spotted the reptile just in time. 

Despite being within just three feet of the deadly creature, the snake failed to create its tell tale rattle.

‘Not a peep!’ the user wrote, adding that the reptile was especially tricky to spot as it had buried its head.

At first glance, the small dry creek-bed looked perfectly intact with barely any weeds poking through the mulch. 

The little ‘dangernoodle,’ as the Redditor dubbed it, was so well hidden fellow users were left scratching their heads even after receiving hints in the comment section.

So, did you spot it? 

Need a hint? 

Check the greenery! 

Find it? 

If you look closely in the green plant, coiled up in the center is a rattlesnake. 

If you missed it at first glance, you were far from alone.

‘Y’all telling me where it is and I still don’t see it,’ one person wrote.

‘I wouldn’t have seen it,’ another added.

‘A very sneaky danger noodle!’ a third person agreed. 

The poster later confirmed that the snake didn’t once rattle, even as they flushed it out into the brush with a shovel. 

Although it is unclear where the homeowner lives, the majority of rattlesnakes are found in Arizona, which has 14 native species.

The next state with the highest number of species is California, followed by Texas. 

So, did you spot it? If you look closely in the green plant, coiled up in the center is a rattlesnake

So, did you spot it? If you look closely in the green plant, coiled up in the center is a rattlesnake

The reptile is mainly found in the Southwestern part of the United States, stretching from Texas to California. 

Rattlesnake bites can prove fatal without prompt medical treatment. There were up to 15 deaths from venomous snake bites last year, with the majority attributed to rattlesnakes. 

If you come across a rattlesnake, experts advise trying to remain calm and avoiding panic.

A distance of five feet is recommended and it is best to avoid throwing anything at the creature as it could entice it towards you.

Rattle snakes typically signal their position by emitting their famous rattle.

If you hear a rattle, it is best to take off in the opposite direction.