Florida father and son find eastern diamondback rattlesnake outside their home

A plump eastern diamondback rattlesnake turned a day of lawn work into a moment a Florida family will not forget. Paul Tremblay and his son Brandon stepped outside their Gulf Cove home in Charlotte County and found the venomous snake right in front of them. Their decision to call emergency officials rather than handle the animal offers a useful lesson for every Florida homeowner. This article explains what happened, what wildlife experts say about eastern diamondback behaviour, why snake sightings near homes are becoming more common in Southwest Florida, and how to respond if you meet one.How Paul and Brandon Tremblay found an eastern diamondback rattlesnake outside their Gulf Cove homeLawn work was no longer the priority when Charlotte County resident Paul Tremblay and his son Brandon stepped outside and came across a plump eastern diamondback rattlesnake right in front of their Gulf Cove home. The Cool Down, which reported the encounter on 11 October 2026 based on WINK News coverage, says the pair did not expect anything like it. Paul told WINK News they were "genuinely shocked," adding that it is simply not something you expect to see. The family also recorded the encounter and ...