Rattlesnake Tag

This is played by Plains, Woodland, Northwest Coastal, and Southwest tribes. Since rattlesnakes are found throughout the Americas, this game was developed in many forms by numerous tribes. Arrange Cub Scouts in a circle about 20 feet in diameter. Blindfold two contestants, the snake and the hunter. Give the rattler a tin can containing some pebbles or a maraca and stand the two players on opposite sides of the circle. At given intervals, about 15 seconds, the group hisses. The rattlesnake needs to rattle at each hiss. The hunter tries to touch the snake. To win the game after this happens, select a new rattler and hunter.

IMPORTANT safety precaution. Since the players are both blindfolded, they need to move slowly and carefully, listening to each other. If the chief (you) shouts "STOP" all action MUST freeze.