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Are Prairie rattlesnakes protected?
Conservation Status: The Prairie Rattlesnake has no Federally-listing status.
How do I get rid of prairie rattlesnakes?
How to Get Rid of Rattlesnakes. Use a snake repellent such as Snake Out around your yard and perimeter to ward off Rattlesnakes and deter them from the area. You could also try to use a Solutions Human Live Trap with live or dead rodents to use as bait.
What do you do if you see a prairie rattlesnake?
Stay calm • Call Dispatch via radio or 911 • Wash the bite area gently with soap and water if available • Remove watches, rings, etc., which may constrict swelling • Immobilize the affected area • Keep the bite below the heart if possible • Transport safely to the nearest medical facility immediately.
Where do you find Prairie rattlesnakes?
As its name implies, the prairie rattlesnake’s range is centered in the middle of the United States, from Canada south to Texas and from Idaho east to Iowa. Growing around 35-45 inches in length, the snake is usually a greenish gray, olive green or greenish brown, though some individuals are light brown or yellow.
How fast are Prairie rattlesnakes?
Rattlesnake speeds have not been specifically measured, but they likely travel at about 2 to 3 miles per hour in very short bursts. In comparison, the fastest humans can run up to 28 miles per hour. The average human could easily outrun a rattlesnake.
Where does the prairie rattlesnake live in North America?
Crotalus viridis viridis (Rafinesque, 1818), the prairie rattlesnake, inhabits the North American Great Plains from the Rocky Mountains to 96° W and from southern Canada to extreme northern Mexico, including southwestern Saskatchewan, southeastern Alberta, eastern Washington, Idaho in the Lemhi Valley,…
How big does a prairie rattlesnake get?
The Prairie Rattlesnake Prairie Rattlesnakes can grow up to 5 feet long. This species of rattlesnake has a triangular head and body covered in dark blotches which gradually turn into rings as they near the tail. Prairie Rattlesnakes are thermosensitive, meaning that they can detect heat very well.
Where can you find rattlesnakes in North Dakota?
Prairie Rattlesnakes can be found throughout the plains, like this one in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Prairie Rattlesnakes can grow up to 5 feet long. This species of rattlesnake has a triangular head and body covered in dark blotches which gradually turn into rings as they near the tail.
When does the prairie rattlesnake return to its den?
The prairie rattlesnake may travel from 2 to 4 miles from its den during the summer, but it usually returns to the same den every winter. Several generations may use the same den over the years. The prairie rattlesnake mates between mid-summer and early fall, with 1 to 25 young being born between August and October.