answersLogoWhite

0

Why is a rattlesnake endangered?

User Avatar

Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

people go hunting and kill snakes because they are venomous

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is the diamondback rattlesnake endangered?

Eastern diamondback is in some areas.


What makes rattlesnakes endangered?

The unstoppable march of the human race into the snakes natural habitat - coupled with the majority of peoples dislike for anything reptilian !


Does SC have any endangered wildlife?

Native species there which are endangered are the red cockaded woodpecker, critically endangered Bachman's warbler (possibly extinct), ivory billed woodpecker (critically endangered) eastern diamondback rattlesnake.


Are snakes endangered reptiles?

There are 8 species of rattlesnakes in the United States that are listed as either a "species for concern," "threatened," or are a "candidate" for listing on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Species Reports. However, there are no rattlesnakes listed as endangered at this time.


Are rattlesnakes in danger?

The only rattlesnake within the United States that is listed as endangered is the ridge-nosed rattlesnake because of its small range here. However, in Mexico it has a much larger range so is not listed on the CITES treaty as endangered. There are small populations of some species of rattlesnake that are locally listed as endangered.


Do rattlesnakes live in Franklin NH?

Only the timber rattlesnake occurs in New Hampshire where it is considered an endangered species.


Is the diamond back rattlesnake endangerd?

The large eastern diamondback is endangered in some states, fairly common in others.


When was the timber rattlesnakes listed as endangered?

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.


Is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake endangered?

Because the human race continues it's unabated march into the snakes natural territory - killing many specimens in the process ! The eastern diamondback is not, as a species, considered endangered. However, it is endangered in North Carolina, and Louisiana.


Are there any rattlesnakes in Newton County Indiana?

No rattlesnake or any other venomous snakes are found in Newton County, IN. The only venomous snake found in the northern half of Indiana would be the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake and they are rare and endangered, but none in Newton County.


Why is the garter snake endangered?

It is considered a nuisance. It also has no natural habitats other than near peoples homes where dogs, bird, cats, and other predators are found. There are millions of them and they are certainly not endangered. There are certain sub species that are endangered because people have collected them as pets for years, but the garter snake as a whole is quite abundant.


Why are long-tailed rattlesnakes endangered?

Crotalus stejnegeri is a rattlesnake species found in western Mexico. It is not listed as endangered but is a threatened (vulnerable) species due to habitat fragmentation and loss.