They are only found in the Blue Hills preserve near Boston, a small area just east of the Springfield area and again at the western border with NY in the Berkshires. Most populations are in decline unfortunately.
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.
The most stable population of Timber Rattlesnakes in New England is in the state of Massachusetts. In Massachusetts Rattlesnakes are found in The Blue Hills of eastern MA (south of Boston) and in west central MA and Western MA. Even though MA has the most stable population the snakes are still endangered. Rattlesnakes are very beautiful creatures and conservation programs are doing everything they can to keep Rattlesnakes in Massachusetts for generations to come.
The timber rattlesnake is not an endangered species, except in some states, where their habitat has been altered. Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire are some of these states.
Yes there is a single population of timber rattlesnakes on the critically endangered species list in Vermont.
yes they can they can swim very likely you would find one swimming tho
Dry.
No - all snakes are reptiles.
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and tropical rattlesnakes live in more humid and damp areas.
This area of the state is home only to the timber rattlesnake, and is found in rocky, forested areas.
No, but the timber rattler does.
Anything it can fit in its mouth.
Yes Massachusetts has Timber Rattlesnakes and Copper Heads but only one person on record has been killed by a snake in MA and that was about 200 years ago. They are usually found in mountain areas.