Ben Stegenga was on patrol in the Georgia sandhills during a fall snake fungal disease survey and found this Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos). Watch as Ben explains the defensive behaviors of this fascinating species.
We began modeling Northern Pacific Rattlesnake connectivity in Washington State with a month of den surveys across eastern Washington. We hoped this effort would allow us to identify new den sites that could be used for future genetic sampling.
If rattlesnakes were aggressive, and bloodthirsty, they wouldn’t have any need for a rattle at all. The only thing a rattle can do is give away a snake’s position—a poor tactic for a cold-blooded killer!