Ecology of the Massasauga Rattlesnake

Ecology of the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Josh Prevost
There are many different types of rattlesnakes either in the genera Sistrurus or Crotalus. The Massasauga is in the genera Sistrurus. There are three subspecies of Massasauga rattlesnakes the Eastern, Western, and Desert. The Eastern Massasauga lives in wetter environments but is more vulnerable to human activity. The Western and Desert Massasauga lives in a more arid, dry environment and are mostly nocturnal. All three can be vulnerable to extinction by human interaction (ex. Habitat fragmentation). The main ways we can help save this animal is by knowing when these snakes are most active and try to be more considerate for them.
REMEMBER!!! These snakes are venomous. If possible, do not mess with them. You just need to leave them alone.