Eastern Massasauga - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastern massasaugas are thick-bodied, with a triangular-shaped head and vertical pupils. The most distinguishing feature of eastern massasauga rattlesnakes is a keratinized rattle at the end of the tail, which is used to ward off potential threats.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Michigan Natural Features …
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 rattlesnake species that occur in the Great Lakes region. It is a small- to medium-sized snake, with adult lengths averaging 2 to 3 feet.
eastern massasauga - Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The eastern massasauga averages 18 to 30 inches in length. It has a heat-sensitive pit on each side of the head between the eye and the nostril. Its head is flattened and much wider than the neck. The pupil of each eye is vertically elliptical. A rattle is …
Eastern massasauga rattlesnake - State of Michigan
It is the only Michigan snake with segmented rattles on the end of its tail and elliptical, ("catlike") vertical pupils in the eyes. The neck is narrow, contrasting with the wide head and body, and the head appears triangular in shape. Adult length is 2 to 3 feet.
Snake ID | Massasauga Research - U.OSU
The Massasauga is a small (less than 34″) rattlesnake that is found in the Midwestern United States and southern Canada. The typical base coloration of Massasaugas is gray, tan, yellow, or brown. The dorsum (top of the snake) is covered with dark brown saddles or blotches extending down the length of the snake.
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EASTERN MASSASAUGA
rattlesnake species, the Eastern Massasauga has a rattle on the end of its tail and heat sensing pits situated between the eyes and nostrils (see photo next page). The background color of the Eastern Massasauga is typically gray or brownish gray, with a row of dark-brown to black dorsal blotches and three rows of small brown to
Massasauga - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated which deters predators or serves as a warning to passers-by. Rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America, but rarely bite unless provoked or threatened.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake | Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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 buzzing. The massasauga is native to the lower peninsula of Michigan and several other Great Lakes states. Although venomous, Massasaugas are shy ...
Eastern Massasauga - ArcGIS StoryMaps
2021年6月2日 · The Eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a venomous rattlesnake native to midwestern North America. It can be identified by its gray/tan skin with dark brown spots, spade-shaped head, ridged scales, vertical pupils, and of course the rattle at the end of its tail. They eat small rodents, birds, frogs, or other snakes.
Western Massasauga Rattlesnake - LandPKS
2020年7月26日 · When disturbed, massasauga sound a warning by rattling their tail. There are two subspecies of western massasauga rattlesnake. The desert massasauga is commonly associated with xeric prairie habitat from western Texas to southeastern Arizona, with isolated populations in Colorado and Mexico.