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The diet consists of a variety of small vertebrates, including mammals, lizards and snakes, as well invertebrates such as centipedes. However, mammals and reptiles make up their bulk of their diet. Adults feed mainly on rodents, while juveniles usually prey on reptiles: more often lizards in western populations and snakes in eastern ones.
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What is the scientific name for a eastern massasauga rattlesnake?
Sistrurus catenatus.
What kind of venomous snakes does Indiana have?
In Indiana, the venomous snakes to be aware of are the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake and the Timber rattlesnake. It's important to be cautious and avoid these snakes if encountered in their natural habitat.
Are there rattlesnakes in Indiana?
Yes, the eastern massasauga and the timber rattlesnake are both found in Indiana.
What are different types of snakes in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, some common types of snakes include the Eastern garter snake, Eastern fox snake, Eastern milk snake, and the Timber rattlesnake. These snakes play important roles in the local ecosystem and are generally non-venomous to humans.
What is a massasauga?
There are two genera of rattlesnakes. Most belong to the crotalus genus. However, there are two species - the pygmy rattlesnake and the massasauga that belong to the genus sistrurus. Most are generally smaller in size than the crotalus species and have large plates on the top of the head rather than small scales.
Are there copperhead snakes in Ohio?
The timber rattlesnake and the eastern massasauga rattlesnake are both found in Wisconsin. Both snakes live in the southwestern part of the state.
Can the eastern massasauga rattlesnake in Michigan kill you?
Without prompt medical treatment, any bite from a rattlesnake has the potential to kill a person.
Are there any poisonous snakes in Illinois?
Yes, there are 4 different species. 1: Western Cottonmouth 2: Northern Copperhead 3: Timber Rattlesnake 4: Eastern Massasauga The Eastern Massasauga is like a rattle snake. All of these snakes are venomous.
Have eastern rattlesnakes been found in Boyd County KY?
I am not sure what you mean by eastern rattlesnake as there is no such species. There is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake and the eastern massasauga rattlesnake and neither is found in Kentucky. The timber rattlesnake, however, is found there.
Are there any poison snakes in moraine state park area?
yes there are Water Moccasin also know as Cottonmouth and Northern Copperhead and also there are Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake.
Are there rattlesnakes in New Jersey?
Yes, the eastern massasauga and the timber rattlesnake are both found in New York.
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.
