Massasauga Rattlesnake

The eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a species of rattlesnake found in eastern North America, from southern Ontario, Canada, eastern regions of the Midwestern states, and parts. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is a small pit viper that occurs in the northern midwest United States and Ontario, Canada. Originally believed to be a subspecies of western. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus) is a unique and fascinating part of Michigan's natural heritage. It is Michigan's only venomous snake, and one of only two. The Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a species of pygmy rattlesnake native to Illinois, its southern and western range limit. They are found north to Ontario and east to New York.. DESCRIPTION: The eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a small to medium sized rattlesnake, with adults typically reaching lengths of approximately 18 to 30 inches.

The eastern massasauga is Michigan’s only venomous snake. It can grow to be 2-3 feet in length, and is relatively small but thick-bodied. It is famous for its rattle, which sounds like an insect. This small, stout rattlesnake is listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a federally threatened species. In Pennsylvania, only four of 19 historic populations still exist, making it an. Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, the only venomous snake in Michigan, are shy creatures that will avoid humans whenever possible. Also known as "swamp rattlers," they spend the vast. The massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a venomous rattlesnake species found in midwestern North America. Like all rattlesnakes, it belongs to the pit viper family.