Venomous Rattlesnake Found in Western New York
There was a rattlesnake that was injured because it was ran over by a car.
A Timber Rattlesnake was found a couple of weeks ago at Letchworth and the DEC was called in to help rescue. The DEC officials took the snake to Cornell University’s veterinary hospital.
Timber rattlesnakes are venomous, but experts say that they don't come looking for trouble around humans. They are considered a threatened species which means that they are protected by state law. Timber rattlesnakes are actually found all over New York State.
The only time that you will actually hear their rattle shake is when they are about to strike or trying to defend themselves. They will hibernate during the winter and in the warm months you might find them high up in trees as they are great climbers.
"Timber rattlesnakes seldom display aggression unless defending themselves. The public is reminded to leave the snakes alone and observe from a safe distance," the DEC said.
How big is the timber rattlesnake?
Like other members of the pit viper family, the timber rattlesnake has a large, heavy-bodied appearance. Adults typically reach lengths of 2.5-5 feet (.76-1.5 meters), but there are reports of timber rattlesnakes growing up to 7 feet (2 meters) long", according to the National Zoo website.
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