41. Houston Snakes and nonpoisonous snakes, also vibrate their tails when threatened, and if thesnake is in a brushy area, the sound can be quite similar to a rattler. http://www.houstonaudubon.org/snakes.html

Home Calendar Field Trips Sanctuaries ... Articles Houston Snakes Why love a snake! Snakes fill an important ecological niche and help maintain balance in the natural food chain. Many are beneficial predators of garden and suburban pests, including rats and slugs. Snakes possess natural beauty and grace. The vast majority are non-aggressive and only bite if handled. Snakes are victims of a bad press which often conveys false and misleading information. Their streamlined locomotion is a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation. Snakes possess certain chemical compounds which have been found to be very beneficial to mankind and are being used to develop new medicines and chemicals. Just remember - they're much more scared of you than you are of them! Nonvenomous Snakes Small Burrowers Flathead Tiny salmon-colored snake, 3" to 10" long. A friend of gardeners, it eats cutworms and centipedes. Found in flower beds and compost heaps. Egg-bearing. Rough Earth Solid brown in color. Eats grubs, earthworms, slugs, etc. Commonly found in gardens. Normal adult size about 12". Live-bearing. Marsh Brown Another brown snake, but this one has lighter brown stripes along its back. Eats similar food to rough earth snakes. Normally up to 12". Very common in gardens and lawns. Live-bearing.

42. Snakes Common Poisonous North American snakes. Click here Mojave rattler,Two views of the Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) found http://adventure-media.com/wilderness-medicine5/Snakes.htm

Camping Canoeing Knots Travel ... Wilderness Medicine Snakes, their identification and distribution. Special thanks to Michael Cardwell for providing the illustrations on this page. Mike is a professional photographer and is capable of providing high quality photos of numerous species of plants, animals, and scenery. Pit vipers are identified by long, folding maxillary fangs and a heat-sensitive pit in each side of the face between the nostril and the eye. All North American pit vipers can be identified by the combination of keeled mid-dorsal scales and undivided subcaudal (under the tail) scales. Common Poisonous North American Snakes Two views of the Mojave rattlesnake ( Crotalus scutulatus found in the Mojave desert basin in the United States - the most venomous snake in North America The Eastern Diamondback Rattler ( Crotalus adamanteus ) - Eastern, Midwest and Southern United States Cottonmouth ( Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma ) - Eastern, Midwest and Southern United States Treatment of North American pit viper bites Copperhead ( Agkistrodon c. contortrix

43. TRAINING YOUR HUNTING DOG TO AVOID SNAKES each spring just before the weather starts warming up and snakes become a If the approachinganimal ignores the rattler's warning, that animal will get struck http://beaglesunlimited.com/beagletraining_snakeavoidance.htm

Training Your Hunting Dog To Avoid Snakes Summer months are the time of year when all types of venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes, cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins), and copperheads are out in I live in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California. Here in the high desert we have a couple of very poisonous species of rattle snake: Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake and the Mojave Rattlesnake. During the hottest parts of summer, rattlers are usually out at night, because they have no body temperature controlling system and cannot endure the extremely hot temperatures during the day. Since the midday desert heat is also too hot for the best rabbit tracking and scenting conditions, I run my hounds mostly during the cooler hours of darkness. Therefore, I have learned that snake avoidance training is a real necessity for my hounds as well as for all other hunting dogs. This article will describe the equipment and the training methods that I have found that work best. Next, you should acquire some type of nonpoisonous snake, a light rope or bailing twine, and the rattle off of a rattlesnake or a cassette tape player with a tape of an agitated rattlesnake. I recommend keeping and raising a garter snake, bull snake, python, or boa constrictor for the purpose of dog training. Most pet stores will have nonpoisonous snakes and terrariums for sale at very low prices.

44. CJ Online's T-Town News: Rattler Roundup A Go Despite Class's Efforts 03/29/98 rattler roundup a go despite class's efforts. By MATT MOLINE Special to The CapitalJournal. It'slike a 'thrill show,' tossing the snakes around, coiling them http://www.cjonline.com/stories/032998/com_roundup.shtml

[an error occurred while processing this directive] [an error occurred while processing this directive] [an error occurred while processing this directive] [an error occurred while processing this directive] T-Town Updated Saturday, 28-Mar-98 22:52:02 Rattler roundup a go despite class's efforts By MATT MOLINE Special to The Capital-Journal W hen Topeka Collegiate School's environmental action class organized last August, science teacher Larry Miller warned his students their campaign to outlaw rattlesnake roundups in western Kansas would have a difficult time getting through the Legislature. "As far as we're concerned, there are no scientific or environmentally sound reasons to continue these hunts," Miller said Saturday. "I've also told the students that things aren't always viewed the same way to someone else. In this case, our concerns about rattlesnakes may not be shared by our lawmakers." Although Miller's group of 20 middle school-age students wrote more than 500 personal letters to legislators, a bill that would have banned the Sharon Springs Rattlesnake Roundup and Festival never got past the House Agriculture Committee, said Rep. Joann Flower, R-Oskaloosa, committee chairwoman. "I think the people in Sharon Springs are in a position to decide about rattlesnake roundups and not the people in Topeka or at Topeka Collegiate School," Flower said.

45. Snakes & More go to MSN.com, Click Here! Groups, snakes more, snakesmore@groups.msn.com, Links.Cedar wood and reptiles. Tools. rattler Back to Cool herps , Prev Next. http://groups.msn.com/Snakesmore/coolherps.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=203

46. Snakes Beware! You Don’t Want ‘Big Jim’s’ Fate Then maybe the poisonous snakes have heard of the inglorious end of Big Jim Big Jimwas reported as the terror of the Wabash, a monster rattler 10 feet long (or http://rking.vinu.edu/snake.htm

Snakes Beware! You Don't Want 'Big Jim's' Fate From The Valley Advance , Vol. 19, No. 40, Vincennes, Ind., May 31, 1983 By Richard Day and Paul Ingram The Woods and Streams north of Jasper found a dubious honor in the natural history of Indiana a few weeks ago when two men who were canoeing a flooded stream spotted a large snake swimming uncomfortably close to them. After whacking it into oblivion with a paddle they took it to a conservation officer who identified the 42-inch-long serpent as a western cottonmouth , so-called because of its white mouth. Indiana suddenly became identified as the home of a fourth species of poisonous snake. The western cottonmouth joins the timber rattlesnake and copperhead of southern and central Indiana and the massasauga, found in northern Indiana swamps. The western cottonmouth, or water moccasin , has long been suspected to inhabit southern Indiana. One was reported in Gibson County in 1887, but its existence wasn’t confirmed. Persons who want to look for cottonmouths might note its dark brown coloring under black markings, a triangular head and a heavy body. One way of telling it from the non-poisonous copperbelly is to look it in the eye. If the pupil is round the snake is safe. If it is slit-shaped like a cat’s, it is venomous. Experts say that of the four poisonous Indiana snakes, only the rattlesnake’s bite is usually fatal. There is only one sure test of this rule of thumb.

47. KD Craft Exchange - Rosy The Rattler Rosy the rattler. This pattern was made up for my granddaughters. They had greenones, purple and white ones. (White ones for SNOW snakes, you understand!! http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/rosy.html

Explore Kaboose! Kaboose Home MEMBERS ONLY - Mail - Chat - Boards - Account Settings Become a Member FUNSCHOOL - Game Guide ZEEKS - Zeek Games - Feed Your Brain - Surf Shack - Ask Margo - Get up n' Go! - Zeeks Crew - Cards KIDS DOMAIN - KD Review - Holidays - Contests - Kids - Grownups - Clip Art - Crafts - Downloads About Kaboose Feedback Contact Us Become an Affiliate Rosy the Rattler This pattern was made up for my granddaughters. They had green ones, purple and white ones. (White ones for SNOW SNAKES, you understand!! haha!) This project is rated VERY EASY to do. What You Need Small amount of sage green 4-ply yarn (or color of your choice) Red embroidery floss, small piece Needle Tiny piece of red felt for tongue 2 wiggle eyes Glue Size "J" crochet hook Yarn needle Approximately 6 inches of gathering lace 1 small bell Ribbon for small bow, ribbon roses, etc. How To Make It Crochet snake: START: Ch 100. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each st across row, ch 1 turn. Press. Take the end that has the 12-14 inches of yarn on, thread yarn needle, start to roll to make head (keeping the rows even). As you roll, push your needle through to catch that row, continue until the head measures about 1 3/4 in. in diameter. Sew back and forth through the head to keep secure. Be careful that you don't pull to tight, or you will have dents. As you are going back and forth through the head pull the row out a little to help form a neat, round head. Take a stitch at base of head. (Fold about 1 inch from to join to body.) This will hold the head in place and keep the head standing up.

48. Looking For Help Mounting Venomous Snakes? For these parcticular species of snakes better to let experience handle them firsttime around. The rattler you can easily do, but the eyelashes and the rhino http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/ReptileArticles/01/014A63FF0A.html

looking for help mounting venomous snakes? Submitted by Sarah Gardiner on 12/26/01. sarah3148@aol.com This is my first time on this forum and this awesome,I have been wanting to learn how to mount a snake for a long time,I work for a exotic reptile importer so to speak and I have saved 5 different snakes that were dead when they arrived and instead of just wasting them I brought them home with me and put them in the freezer,I was just going to pay to get them done but I want to try it my self. These are the snakes that I have collected,could of had more but only got so much freezer,I have about a two foot horned viper,a small gaboon and a very big gaboon viper,a gold eyelash viper and a very big eastern diamound back.What I need to know is who is the best company to get a reference on what I need to start,and is it better to have the snakes skined or whole in the freezer and if I need to skin them what is the best method of skining the head because some of those vipers have some pretty scarry fangs,and is there away to keep the fangs for an open mouth mount? Would also like to know what way is easyer crawling or coiled or striking position?

49. Wild Man Of Borneo The wild man had been doing alright with the innocent and harmless snakes inthe pit but when he heard the timber rattler and saw the contents of Clovis http://www.mtnlaurel.com/tales/borneo.htm

"The Heart of the Blue Ridge" Wild Man Of Borneo (A fictional accounting of a supposedly true tale) Near as I can remember, it must have been 20 years ago when Clovis Smart brought a little excitement to the county fair. Clovis had been once already and in one side show, he’d seen "The Wild Man of Borneo." Now wild men from Borneo were a curiosity to Clovis and he paid his 25 cents and went in. The hawker was loudly giving his spiel of the many amazing traits of this semi-tame, human being. He proclaimed loudly, "Step right up folks and see a wild man! A man that lives and sleeps with the most deadly reptiles on earth! See the amazing wild man of Borneo. Don’t worry folks, he’s chained in a pit for your protection! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to see a savage captured in the wilds of Borneo. A being so mean and fierce that deadly snakes are his only pets and companions!" Well, Clovis walked cautiously over to the edge of the seven foot deep pit and peered down at the "wild man." There in the bottom of the four foot square pit sat a normal looking fellow with a huge chain around his ankle and the other end around a stake drove into the bottom of the pit. Occasionally he would look up at the curious onlookers and give his imitation of a wild man growl. The ladies would draw back and shiver and the men folk would act with the necessary bravery from a distance. Clovis was one to notice details and the details that caught his eye the most were the gold caps of the "wild man’s" teeth and the fact that none of the snakes were poisonous. There were probably 10 or 15 small reptiles in the pit with the "wild man" but they were green snakes, black snakes and garter snakes. None of them were poisonous, as the hawker had claimed. Well, Clovis took all this in and decided he’d liven things up the next night.

50. Baby Snake Found A rattler (and probably most snakes) can go for weeks without eating,so it won't starve before you can properly identify it. But http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/pests/msg081106143382.html

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52. THE WORLD DREAM BANK: TOPIC: REPTILES I dreamed I was riding a train, a Lionel toy train, and a gigantic rattler was atthe Just a couple of soulmate snakes, entwined so totally I envied them http://www.worlddreambank.org/2/2SCALY.HTM

The World Dream Bank: Topics REPTILES Reptiles: snakes, lizards, crocs and gators... and quite a few scaly people. RELATED TOPICS: dinosaurs and dino people birds and bird people dragons amphibian dreams, mostly frogs ... animal people in general - See also the full LIST OF TOPICS currently indexed. What this site is How to read these entries Ratings: profanity, sex, etc Add your dreams! ... AIR OASIS : 10K, 1984/4/15, lightly illustrated dreamtale. Why did I have to have my inspiration at the bottom of the lake in the Lizard People's valley in the Andes? ARENNA, FREED : 130K, 1991/11/6, illustrated dreamtale. I learn to fly from Arenna the moon-girl and Crest the dragon, in the House of Deep Memory... THE ARTIFACT : 80K, paper, 14 x 17", 1983. Narrative dream painting. I was a lizard archeologist, a million years from now. What I dug up threatened my marriage... BACKACHE DIALOGUES : 10K, 1993/12/10, a set of absurd dreamlets. I asked my dreams why my back hurt. They told me: pregnancy, marsupial pouches, snapping turtles... BALOLOKONG : 50K, 1984/11/13. Illustrated dreamtale.

53. Timber Rattlesnake Fact Sheet break off. This rattler feeds primarily on small mammals, but occasionallytakes small birds, amphibians and other snakes. The venom http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/endspec/tirafs.html

Timber Rattlesnake Fact Sheet More information from this division: Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources Endangered Species Program Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus New York Status: Threatened Federal Status: Not Listed Description Like other members of the pit-viper family, the timber rattlesnake has a temperature- sensitive opening, or pit, on either side of the face between and a little below the eye and nostril. This sensory organ is used to detect prey and potential predators. Another feature distinctive of rattlesnakes is the rattle itself. This structure is made of loosely attached horny segments. A new segment is added each time the snake sheds. When vibrated, the rattle makes a buzzing sound characteristic of a disturbed rattlesnake. Life History Akgistrodon contortrix ), other snakes, and skinks ( Eumeces spp. ). Dens are generally on open, steep, south facing slopes with rock fissures or talus surrounded by hardwood forests. Adults shed their skin every one or two years, with the average being every 1.4 years. A new rattle segment is added each time shedding occurs. Snakes with a complete set of rattles are rarely seen, however, since the rattles regularly break off. This rattler feeds primarily on small mammals, but occasionally takes small birds, amphibians and other snakes. The venom, which is used primarily to immobilize prey, can be fatal to humans if the bite is untreated. However, in New York there have been no records of human deaths attributable to rattlesnakes in the wild during the last several decades. Contrary to popular opinion, a rattlesnake will not pursue or attack a person unless threatened or provoked.

54. Western Pygmy Rattlesnake This IS the ground rattler.! Brown snakes (Storeria), Hognose snakes (Heterodon),and hatchling rat snakes (Elaphe) are among the snakes that are erroneously http://www.kingsnake.com/louisiana/species_pygmy_rattlesnake.htm

State Checklist Herping in LA Links Authors ... State Maps Bienville Parish Photo: Mike Monlezun The pygmy rattlesnake is an interesting "small" rattlesnake. It is seldom seen, but by no means rare. Their small size, almost always less than 2 feet but occasionally a few inches longer, renders them inconspicuous to the unobservant individual. This photo is of a rather typical specimen. The bluish color that may show up on your screen, though, is not the natural color, but rather the result of less than optimum scanning! This individual is barely 15 inches long and is doing great on a diet of fuzzy mice. This IS the "ground rattler.!" Brown snakes ( Storeria , Hognose snakes ( Heterodon ), and hatchling rat snakes ( Elaphe ) are among the snakes that are erroneously called ground rattlers. I guess it is natural to want to sensationalize the stories that are told. Some people think that it makes for a better story to say that the little snake crawling through their backyard was a "dangerous ground rattler." They can justify their fear of snakes by claiming it to be dangerous, which could lead to a sympathetic response from others. Being deathly afraid of a harmless brown snake that I would trust with a 2 year old just doesn't have the same effect. So few people actually see these snakes that the term "ground rattler" probably shouldn't even be in their vocabulary. The western pygmy rattlesnake occurs throughout the state for the most part. Although specimens can be found in swampy areas in the southeastern part of the state, they are generally absent from the same habitat in the southwestern part of the state. This individual came from near the town of Kisatchie in west central Louisiana. They are found most often in central and southeastern Louisiana.

55. Pygmy Or Ground Rattler - Snake Handling And Nuisance Wildlife Management In Flo Florida dusky pygmy rattlesnake or ground rattler Sistrurus miliarius barbouri. Youcan also sweep these small snakes into a garbage can as this tutorial http://www.kingsnake.com/snakegetters/class/florida-pygmy-rattler.html

Florida dusky pygmy rattlesnake or ground rattler Sistrurus miliarius barbouri Mardi Snipes Pygmy rattlesnakes are well named - babies can coil up comfortably on a quarter. Adults may measure up to 32", though most are less than 2'. Youngsters have bright yellow tails. Rattles are tiny and almost invisible even on the adults, and very difficult to hear even if you are standing close by. A pygmy rattlesnake's rattle sounds a lot like a small buzzing bee. The body color of a pygmy rattlesnake ranges from pale grey-white to dark grey-black, with black saddles or blotches and sometimes a faint and uneven reddish stripe down their backs. They are the only North American venomous snake that is even partially striped, and their "stripe" is broken by distinct black saddles so that it looks more like a series of spots. Their scales are very rough and appear almost velvety - but don't pet them! Pygmy rattlers can be moved using a snake scoop made of a plastic jug with the handle cut off, or a small hook. A coathanger makes a good small hook if you pull it out to full extension. You can also sweep these small snakes into a garbage can as

56. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Stewardship Guide - A Resource And Field Gu when we first began spending time at the property, the only snakes we could positivelyidentify were the garter snakes and the eastern massasauga rattler. http://www.terra-plex.com/sin/stewardship_guide/Section_5/pg59.asp

Last Page Next Page Top Table of Contents a distance away from the water. It became clear to us we had a healthy community of rattlers on our property. We also knew very little about the eastern massasauga rattler. So there was no question we had to educate ourselves about the snake and protect and educate our children. We wanted to avoid instilling fear of snakes in them, so our approach was to bring them to the point where they could identify them by colour, pattern and of course, with the rattler-sound. We are Toronto Zoo members and began paying special attention to the rattler display there; lifting the kids up to the window so they could get a close look; pressing the button so they could hear the rattle. We began this “education” when they were 2 and 3 years old. Our two children are now 4 and 5 years old. We also have a very curious golden retriever. Small children and dogs have some things in common. They’re quick, they’re curious, they’re closer to ground level and they’re fascinated and delighted with anything that moves. Our dog sniffs everything. Our oldest child will attempt to pick up anything. Our walks to the waterfront have always been interesting. The children look for frogs and we’re likely to encounter many different snakes. In truth, when we first began spending time at the property, the only snakes we could positively identify were the garter snakes and the eastern massasauga rattler. My husband is really good at hearing then quickly locating the rattler. Most times it has just moved away and we were able to move on. Other times, it has moved just a foot away, curled up next to a log and stayed in that spot for up to an hour. Sometimes this has necessitated a rather large detour while carrying a rather large load of construction material!

57. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Stewardship Guide - A Resource And Field Gu We have frogs, salamanders, garter snakes, mud turtles, water snakes, smoothgreen snakes, fox snakes and yes, the eastern massasauga rattler. http://www.terra-plex.com/sin/stewardship_guide/Section_5/pg58.asp

Last Page Next Page Top Table of Contents If you lack Internet access, you can report your sightings from the Bruce Peninsula by calling the local MNR office in Owen Sound and speaking to the wildlife biologist or ecologist or by calling Bruce Peninsula National Park (see section 7). Since misidentification of snakes is always a possibility, providing a photograph of the snake may help officials confirm the species. B E A CONCERNED CAMPER, COTTAGER, OR PROPERTY OWNER Cottage development on the Bruce Peninsula. Concerned campers, cottagers, and property owners around the Bruce Peninsula can minimize stress on snake populations by: accepting snakes in all areas of the Bruce; allowing unused property to return to a natural state; retaining brush piles instead of burning them; allowing natural vegetation to grow; attending workshops on rattlesnake conservation; learning more about the wildlife in your area. L EARN MORE ABOUT THE WILDLIFE OF THE B RUCE P ENINSULA Many rare bird, plant, insect and reptile species live in and around the Bruce Peninsula. You can learn about the massasauga and other species in your area by contacting the resources in Section 7.

58. Biogeography Of Mojave Rattlesnake Desert region. The Mojave rattler and the sidewinder share the regionmore closely. Both snakes prefer the flat desert scrubland. The http://bss.sfsu.edu:224/courses/Fall00Projects/rsnake.htm

59. The Page You Were Attempting To Access No Longer Exists! Years ago, my brother and I nearly stumbled over a huge rattler, a grandmotherof snakes, sunning herself on a patch of bare sandstone. http://www.southernnewmexico.com/snm/rattlesn.html

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60. Let's Get Wild - Snakes Alive Program Canebrake rattler; Pygmy rattler; Copperhead; Coral Snake; Water Moccasin; RoughGreen Snake; Hognose Snake; Water snakes; King snakes; Garter Snake; Rat snakes(red http://www.letsgetwild.net/programs/snakesalive.htm

s "Snakes Alive" An educational and informational program about snake identification. This program is ideal for all grades and all age levels. Non-Venomous Snakes Identification Facts -vs- fiction/myths Habitat Predator/prey/food chain Wildlife laws Diseases Pet -vs- wild Anatomy Endangered/threatened species Venomous Snakes Identification Facts -vs- fiction/myths Habitat Predator/prey/food chain Wildlife laws Diseases Pet -vs- wild anatomy Endangered/threatened species Venom and envenomization Mounted specimens used in classroom: Eastern Diamondback Water Moccasin (cottonmouth) Live species presented in classroom: Eastern Diamondback Western Diamondback Timber Rattler Canebrake Rattler Pygmy Rattler Copperhead Coral Snake Water Moccasin Rough Green Snake Hognose Snake Water Snakes King Snakes Garter Snake Rat Snakes (red/black/gray/yellow) Coachwhip Racers (blue/black) Bull Snake HOME ABOUT US WILDLIFE PROGRAMS ... CONTACT US Please review our and Terms of Use.

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