Crotalus horridus

[yortsed snacilbuper]

Massachusetts plans rattlesnake colony on uninhabited island

There are only about 200 of the endangered snakes indigenous to Massachusetts left in five scattered pockets from greater Boston to the Berkshires. Loss of habitat and human-caused deaths means they could disappear altogether, which is why the Quabbin project is so critical.

the snakes will be safe from human interference, have ideal places to hibernate and plenty of mice and chipmunks to eat.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/22/massachusetts-plans-rattlesnake-colony-on-uninhabited-island.html

[tabasco]

1. Saw a couple timber rattlers last summer in WV.

One rattled and crawled away into a hole. The other didn't rattle and stayed still. You pretty much have to step on one to get bit, and they do a good job of staying away from people. I support this effort to establish a colony.