Safety note: Venomous — keep distance
The Eastern Massasauga is a federally threatened rattlesnake of wetland habitats in the Great Lakes region. Its populations are isolated and shrinking. A shy, small rattlesnake that rarely bites unless stepped on.
Habitat
Wet prairies, fens, and shrubby wetlands in the upper Midwest
Diet
Small rodents and frogs
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Eastern Massasauga
The best time to see a Eastern Massasauga is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,164 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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