If you’re planning to visit Mount Zion Island in Massachusetts, you may want to do it soon. It’s about to be completely taken over by venomous rattlesnakes. Why did it have to be snakes, Dr. Jones? Good question.
The snakes are timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) which were once abundant in Massachusetts and its surrounding states. Today they are an endangered species with only five known colonies left in the state and none in Maine and Rhode Island. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) calls it the greatest modern decline of any native reptile and has decided to do something to save the timber rattlesnake.
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I'm sure my state would be more than happy to send Massachusetts all the timber rattlers they could want. They are not on my favorite list, ours are quite large and deadly. They can be eaten and provide a nice pair of shoes.
Rattlesnakes are Taking Over an Island in Massachusetts
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Re: Rattlesnakes are Taking Over an Island in Massachusetts
Sorry, I don't do snakes. Big bucket of NOPE there.
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