no
Two of the three species found there, eastern diamondback, and timber rattlesnakes are protected.
No there are no Rattlesnakes on Martha's Vineyard. However there are Rattlesnakes in Massachusetts. They are called Timber Rattlesnakes and they are found in the Blue Hills Reservation near Boston, and the Connecticut River Valley and the Berkshires. Rattlesnakes in Massachusetts are ENDANGERED so it is illegal to kill, Harm, or Harass these reptiles.
Yes, eagles will kill and eat rattlesnakes.
Absolutely not! Coyotes are deemed federally a nuisance and due to that, they can be hunted in any state in, or out of season. There is no set limit to how many you can kill, so have at it chief!
they can kill you
NO, gopher snakes do not kill rattle snakes.
It can depend. Usually, foxes would try to avoid snakes and snakes foxes. But, if the two were to get in a fight, there are too many variable to come up with an answer. Foxes can kill rattlesnakes, but it can also be the other way around.
No. Look around you. I imagine you can go many places to eat/buy chicken. If it was illegal no one could eat/sell/cook/buy chicken.
Yes if it can be avoided.
Yes, if you do not seek medical attention.
Yes