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Yikes! That is NOT fun!

First thing I would do before going near it or the car again is call a certified proffesional snake handler for what to do.

I would do some research first on rattlesnake removal, pretty vicious animal, they bite and have poison I think? I'm no snake expert, one reason why I think you should research it heavily I think. I wouldn't enter the car in case the thing somehow found its way inside. Maybe open the doors, hatch and hood so it doesn't seem like a good residence anymore.

If you go near it or the car I'd wear heavy pants, longsleeves, no exposed skin, full face helmet (borrow if you don't have one) heavy boots, multiple multiple layers no matter how hot it is. Hopefully the car is outside? Wouldn't want that in a garage.

I'd research what animals prey on them, maybe mimic that sound, with a computer or voice. Get your friends amp if you have to! Or make some other sounds that makes them run away!

I would call a professional rattlesnake handler and speak to them one-on-one before you go near it or the car.

Nasty business. Can't stress enough to BE CAREFUL AND CAUTIOUS. If its a better idea to ditch the car (I know it hurts) then do that.

But call a professional, I'm sure they can tell you step by step how it can be safe for you to remove it.

Bump, so hopefully others will chime in and help!

Good luck!