When an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake was found dead — having been senselessly killed on the grounds of the University of ...

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

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

“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 ...

Officials are urging “understanding” over “fear” after a federally protected snake was recently found killed at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor.

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There were only an estimated 12 to 17 nesting pairs found in the wild in the 1980s. Michigan wildlife officials ... predators like birds of prey, snakes, raccoons and opossums.

Authorities also discovered 24 live snakes, six dead snakes and a juvenile crocodile. The animals were in containers and Blount County Animal Control was called in to secure them. Authorities said ...

When deputies searched the home, they found drugs and unsecured guns in addition to a crocodile and more than two dozen snakes inside the residence. The Department of Human Resources was called to ...