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Size and Shape. Gopher snakes are often longer than rattlesnakes. The average adult gopher snake measures between 6 and 9 feet long, while (depending on the species) rattlesnakes come in between 3 and 6 feet long.However, while the gopher snake is longer, its body is slender and whip-like compared to the rattlesnakeâs heavy-bodied, broad appearance.yes. While rattlesnakes and gopher snakes both have round eyes on both sides of their heads, itâs their pupils that give away their identity. Rattlesnakes have vertical, cat-like pupils, while gopher snakes have rounded pupils.
Steps. 1  1. Know your snake. 2  2. Be aware of when and where you are most likely to encounter a rattlesnake. 3  3. Dress appropriately.  4. Behave appropriately when hiking, climbing, 1  walking. 5. Be vigilant when camping.  6. Be responsible for all children by 1  you. 7. Obey the warning 2  signs! 8. Note the striking distance of a rattlesnake. A rattlesnake's strike distance can be up to one third to one half of its overall length. It doesn't pay to underestimate a rattlesnake's length, however, and a rattlesnake might strike farther than you would expect. The strike of a rattlesnake is faster than the human eye can follow.