You in all probability already knew this, however the one venomous snake in Michigan is the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake…I really thought we had extra.
This snake is not going to attack you however will if it is threatened…they’re principally timid snakes.
How toxic are they?
Because of their quick fangs, the quantity of venom they’ll inject in you is small. Those individuals whose well being shouldn’t be good and youngsters are almost definitely to undergo from venomous bites.
What do they appear to be?
Black abdomen
Can attain as much as 30-40 inches lengthy
Cat-like eyes
Dark blotches with white edges
Gray or grayish brown
Head formed like triangle
Pits between eyes and nostrils
Spots down the again and sides
Thick physique
Where can they be discovered?
Near water
Rock crevices
Sunny spots with some shade
Swampy areas
They might also hibernate in barns and basements.
Yeah, however the place in Michigan can they be discovered?
In recent years, these snakes have been reported within the following Michigan counties: Allegan
Barry
Crawford
Iosco
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kalkaska
Livingston
Oakland
Washtenaw
What do they eat?
Birds, frogs, mice, moles, shrews, different snakes, and voles. The enemy of the Massasauga are foxes, hawks, raccoons, skunks…and people.
The Massasauga inhabitants is slowly disappearing for a number of causes: the change in habitat, capturing for pets, and killing by people. I don’t advocate killing these snakes, however I do suggest avoiding them. Take a take a look at some pictures beneath!
THE MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE
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