The Venomous Snake that Fell from the Sky | E131

The Venomous Snake that Fell from the Sky | E131

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Stories podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the extraordinary true story of Peggy Jones in Silsbee, Texas. While mowing her lawn, Peggy experienced a terrifying ordeal when a venomous snake dropped from the sky, latched onto her arm, and was soon followed by an aggressive hawk attempting to reclaim its prey. The harrowing encounter left Peggy with severe injuries and a battle for survival in the middle of her expansive property. This episode explores the science behind phenomena like 'animal rain,' the potential dangers of Texas's venomous snakes, and offers vital safety tips. Peggy's resilience and humor, despite her traumatic experience, shine through, making this a truly inspiring listen.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:20 A Snake Falls from the Sky
00:53 Peggy's Terrifying Encounter
03:41 The Unexpected Attack
09:16 The Hawk Joins the Chaos
10:34 Eagle Encounter: A Close Call
11:09 The Hawk and the Snake: A Battle in the Sky
12:32 Animal Rain: Strange Phenomena from Above
14:34 The Science Behind Animal Rain
17:09 Peggy's Ordeal: A Terrifying Encounter
20:01 Survival Tips and Peggy's Resilience
21:17 Conclusion: Life's Unexpected Challenges

Sources for this episode:

  1. "When a Snake Fell from the Sky" - Reader's Digest, Derek Burnett
  2. "Texas woman attacked by snake dropped by hawk while mowing lawn" - CNN https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/11/us/texas-woman-snake-hawk-attack-wellness/index.html
  3. "Woman mowing lawn attacked by falling snake, swooping hawk in 'utterly chaotic' encounter" - USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/11/texas-woman-attacked-by-snake-hawk-while-mowing/70575009007/
  4. "Snakes in Texas" - Texas Parks and Wildlife https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists/snakes-in-texas
  5. "Snake Safety & Prevention" - Texas Department of State Health Services https://www.dshs.texas.gov/safety-prevention/snake-safety-prevention

For more information about animal rain phenomena:

For snake safety and identification in Texas:


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