Officials are urging “understanding” over “fear” after a federally protected snake was recently found killed at the Matthaei ...

An eastern massasauga rattlesnake, a protected species, was recently killed at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols ...

The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake. Despite its title, experts say the snake is a shy ...

A protected Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake was killed at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens, prompting staff to ...

Recommended Videos “Please be kind to snakes. Michigan’s only venomous snake, the Eastern Massasauga, is a shy and reclusive neighbor who is far more interested in avoiding humans than ...

A University of Michigan study has examined a color ... and the researchers found that juvenile snakes often had more UV color than adult snakes. However, their study helps flesh out what it ...

“These snakes play a vital role in the ecosystem ... The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous snake found in Michigan. It’s also one of the state’s threatened species.

"Sadly, we recently found one that had been killed ... are themselves prey for large birds. The snakes typically live in wetland habitats in southern Michigan and lowland coniferous forests ...