Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake.m4v

The Eastern massasauga is one of two rattlesnakes that are native to Ohio. The name "massasauga" comes from the language of the Chippewa tribe of Native Americans.

Eastern massasaugas are becoming increasingly rare in North America and are now endangered throughout much of their range. As with many other species, human disturbance of their habitat, particularly through farming, has led to their reduced numbers in the state. They have been recorded in as many as 22 counties; however, they are a rare sight. The Eastern massasauga is one of three venomous snakes in Ohio.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/6610/Default.aspx

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[uphamtimothy]

It is important to save venomous snakes, because their venom can be used for medicinal purposes. Not only can it be used for preparing anti-venom. But a host of other medicines have been produced from snake venom. The venom of the South American bushmaster has been used for producing a medication for treating high blood pressure. Cobra venom has been used for treating arthritis. Malayan pit viper venom has been used for breaking down blood clots. So keep those slithery creatures alive.

[BillDiceVideos]

WE have them at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on the golf course & also at Spring Valley Wildlife Area. Years ago they had signs at Spring Valley Lake warning of all the rattlesnakes which would lay out in the sun all over in the spring. The hunters, fisherman & hikers killed most of them off along with possums who are immune to piper viper venom & have very few predators to keep their numbers down. THey love to eat rattlesnakes.

[misper34]

Nice video. I have found timber rattlesnakes and northern copperheads here in Ohio, but as of yet, haven't been able to locate a massasauga. Thanks for posting. Btw, where were these pictures taken? Just curious.