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Where are rattlesnakes found in New Hampshire?
Habitat: Rocky, south-facing hillsides in wooded areas that are exposed to an abundance of sunlight. Rock ledges and outcroppings on hilltops are used for basking. Deep rock crevices are used as den sites for hibernation. During summer their habitat expands to brushy, forested areas where they often bask in sunspots.
Where is the timber rattlesnake population in NH?
There is now only one known extant population. No rattlesnakes were reported in NH from 1981 to 1991, despite efforts to search for them at locations that they had traditionally inhabited, e.g., Mt. Wantastiquet in Chesterfield, Dan Hole Pond in Tuftonboro (Carle 1958).
Are rattlesnakes native to New Hampshire?
The only rattlesnake native to New Hampshire is the timber rattler, a shy species that New Hampshire Fish and Game categorizes as “critically imperiled.” State biologists say only a single den exists in the state with a population of perhaps three or four dozen snakes.
Where are Timber Rattlers located?
Timber rattlesnakes can be found as far north as New York and as far south as northern Florida. Historically, they were also found in southern Canada and Maine. This species is regionally extinct in Canada and threatened in several other parts of its range.
Are there rattlesnakes on rattlesnake island in NH?
Yes it is true that there were rattlesnakes on the island although it has been many decades since anyone has confirmed seeing one on the island. He would harvest the snake tails from the island to use in his healing potions. There are also reports of workers from the lumbering operations who got bitten by the snakes.
Which states have the most rattlesnakes?
The large majority of species lives in the American Southwest and Mexico. Four species may be found east of the Mississippi River, and two in South America. In the United States, the states with the most types of rattlesnakes are Texas and Arizona.
Are water moccasins in NH?
Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, do not live in Vermont or New Hampshire. These venomous snakes live only in the South. The northern water snake is harmless, but because of mistaken identity it may be the most feared snake in the region.
Can I visit Rattlesnake Island?
Today, Rattlesnake Island is accessible only to the 65 members of the Rattlesnake Island Club. There are currently only about fifteen private and exclusive lots on the island.
Is there a rattlesnake in New Hampshire that rattles?
The timber rattlesnake is the only snake in New Hampshire that actually has a rattle. Other snakes may shake their tails that sound like a rattle! (Photo by Mike Marchand) This rattlesnake, born in the previous fall, is vulnerable to a number of predators including hawks, coyotes, turkeys…
What kind of snakes live in New Hampshire?
The timber rattlesnake is the only snake in New Hampshire that actually has a rattle. Other snakes may shake their tails that sound like a rattle! (Photo by Mike Marchand) This rattlesnake, born in the previous fall, is vulnerable to a number of predators including hawks, coyotes, turkeys… even other snakes.
Where do timber rattlesnakes live in North Dakota?
Timber rattlesnakes live in the southeastern tip of the state, not far from Lincoln. Around the same area, there used to be a western massasauga population, too. However, these snakes are now critically endangered.
How to report a snake sighting in New Hampshire?
The first step to reporting a sighting is accurately identifying the species. Information and photographs were compiled for all of New Hampshire’s native snakes to aid in this identification process. PLEASE DO NOT KILL SNAKES. New Hampshire has only one venomous snake, the timber rattlesnake, which is protected by law.