Did you see this? Eastern massasauga rattlesnake found in Ohio: Wildlife expert answers all your burning questions
Where was the snake found? How common are they in Ohio? Are there safety concerns? We get all your questions answered. The Ohio Division of Wildlife has responded to numerous questions about the discovery of an Eastern massasauga rattlesnake found in Ohio, including where it was found, how common they are in the state, and whether there are any safety concerns for people or pets. Kristin Stanford, a Wildlife Diversity Coordinator for the Department of Wildlife, provided numerous information about the snake's location and its safety. The snake was found at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, which is a well-studied population and regularly conducts annual population surveys to assess species health. Despite being venomous, these snakes are not aggressive unless provoked.
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Where was the snake found? How common are they in Ohio? Are there safety concerns? We get all your questions answered.
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So we turned to the experts to see what we could learn about this snake in our state. Kristin Stanford, a Wildlife Diversity Coordinator for the Ohio Division of Wildlife, provided lots of information, which you can explore below.
Is it rare for Ohio to have these kinds of snakes?
Where was it found?
We do not typically release the locations of individuals, however, in this particular instance, it is commonly known that there is a well-studied population of these snakes at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. We conduct annual population surveys here to assess the species health.
What should residents know?
Any safety concerns for people or pets?
Eastern massasaugas are a venomous species, but are not aggressive unless provoked. My recommendation has always been to observe any snake you encounter from a distance and to never attempt to remove the animal on your own. More often or not…just your presence will cause the snake to leave on its own accord and you are unlikely to encounter it again!
Your post says the snake was captured for measurements and released. Any statement/quote you can provide on why that’s done?
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