Eastern massasauga - Wikipedia 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 of the Great Lakes region in the United States
Eastern Massasauga - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Massasaugas are small snakes with thick bodies, heart-shaped heads and vertical pupils The average length of an adult is about 2 feet Adult massasaugas are gray or light brown with large, light-edged chocolate brown blotches on the back and smaller blotches on the sides
Eastern Massasauga – Sistrurus catenatus | INHS Environmental Education . . . 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 While they are venomous, they are a timid species, preferring to remain undetected if possible
Massasauga | Venomous, Endangered, Ontario | Britannica Massasauga, (Sistrurus catenatus), small North American rattlesnake of the family Viperidae, found in prairies, swamps, and woodlands from the Great Lakes to Arizona It is typically 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 inches) long The massasauga may be totally black but is more commonly gray or tan with rows
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Michigan Natural Features Inventory 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
Eastern Massasauga – PA HERP IDENTIFICATION Stocky with a well-developed rattle, the Eastern Massasauga is brownish gray with rounded dark blotches on its body tail has approximately 3 to 6 dark brown or black rings and tipped with a small rattle
Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) - Wisconsin Massasaugas begin to emerge in spring, usually in early-April, from overwintering habitats They can remain active until mid-November, depending on air temperatures This species breeds primarily in August and females give birth in late-July or August the following year
Kansas Herpetofaunal Atlas: Western Massasauga The Western Massasauga mates in both spring and fall Courtship involves the male crawling beside the female with quick jerking movements of his body His tail bends beneath hers until their cloacal openings meet and copulation occurs The young are born in July and August and are venomous at birth
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake | Matthaei Botanical Gardens Nichols . . . Massasaugas are pit vipers, distinguished by small holes in their face that can sense heat They use this ability to hunt, lying in wait rather than seeking out prey Massasaugas primarily eat meadow voles and other small critters like mice, rabbits, birds, and other snake species