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Overall, timber rattlesnakes are not endangered. However, they are rapidly disappearing in some areas due to human encroachment and habitat loss. Add to that the thinking of many people that "the only good rattlesnake is a dead rattlesnake" and the poor animals have a real public relations problem.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause 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.
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∙ 8y agoFear and ignorance! All snakes, including rattlesnakes, are beneficial to the environment. However, many folks think that the only good snake is a dead snake. These are the same folks who complain when their property is being overrun by rodents since they have killed off all the natural predators that would kill the excess numbers of rats and mice.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the human race is destroying its natural habitat (as we seem to be doing across the whole planet !)
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∙ 13y agoSimply because of the potency of its venom !
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∙ 8y agoThe eastern diamondback rattlesnake is not, overall, endangered. In fact, it is considered as of least concern.
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∙ 8y agoTimber rattlesnake populations have been completely extirpated in many areas and are becoming increasingly rare in others. Human encroachment and habitat loss are the main reasons.
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∙ 8y agoAll rattlesnakes are potentially deadly. However, with proper medical treatment, the Death Rate is less than 1%.
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∙ 14y agoBecause of hunting........ 8.(
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∙ 11y agobecause of they skin
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Are there timber rattlesnakes in Vermont?
Yes there is a single population of timber rattlesnakes on the critically endangered species list in Vermont.
What makes timber rattlesnakes endangered?
Mainly habitat loss and human predation!
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.
Population of timber rattlesnakes in state of Connecticut?
It's hard to determine exact numbers, but it is an endangered species there.
Do rattlesnakes live in Franklin NH?
Only the timber rattlesnake occurs in New Hampshire where it is considered an endangered species.
Population of timber rattlesnakes in state of Connecticut how many timber rattlesnakes does Connecticut have and it's population?
The timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, is threatened or endangered over much of its range. In Connecticut, the species is limited to a few wild areas, and the current population is unknown, but it is rare, but present there.
Are there rattlesnakes in Martha's Vineyard?
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.
How many types of rattlesnakes are endangered?
Many are in trouble. Both eastern and western diamondbacks, the timber rattler in some areas, and the massasauga.
Where is the most stable population of Timber Rattlesnakes in New England?
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.
Are sidewinders endangered?
Are sidewinder rattlesnakes endangered?
Do timber rattlesnakes have dry or rough skin?
Dry.
Are timber rattlesnakes mammals?
No - all snakes are reptiles.
