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Pennsylvania’s Poisonous Wild Pt. 3: The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 in future reference , , , , , ,

The northern copperhead, timber rattlesnakes and the eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are the poisonous snakes that inhabit Pennsylvania. Today’s informative snippet, today’s blog bite, is on the massasauga rattlesnake.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake’s name comes from Chippewa, in which “massasauga” means “great river mouth”, “so named because it is usually found in river bottom forests and nearby fields” [...]

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Pennsylvania’s Poisonous Wild Pt. 2: The Timber Rattlesnake

Posted on November 1st, 2008 in future reference , , , , ,

The second poisonous snake in Pennsylvania, next to the Northern Copperhead and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, is the Timber Rattlesnake.
Luckily the Timber Rattlesnake is not only shy, but endangered. Although, being endangered is a real pity, it does mean its less likely to bite me. Moverover, “Their venom is intended for immobilization of prey & [...]

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Pennsylvania’s Poisonous Wild Pt.1: Northern Copperhead

Posted on October 29th, 2008 in future reference , , , , , , ,

According to Yahoo Answers, there are a few poisonous animals in my neck of the woods.
The northern copperhead, timber rattlesnakes and the eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are the poisonous snakes that inhabit Pennsylvania.
Today, I’ll inject my blog with some of the basic, important information to get you for the Northern Copperhead in your back yard. Don’t [...]

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