This is indeed a bit of a problem and one that we have ongoing experience with. We do work with a couple of folks who deal with rescuing "nuisance" rattlesnakes and due to development, are not able to find suitable habitat w/in a short distance from the capture site. There is ongoing research on these animals' homing instincts in addition to their ability to adapt to areas well outside of their normal range. In the meantime, if you have rattlers that need placement, drop me an email and I can recommend some reputable facilities who will assist you.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center

>>What is the market like for Crotalids caught in the wild? I rescue a number of eastern diamondbacks of all sizes (some fairly large) each year, and I always relocate them. But I've been reading that relocating rattlers could prove deadly for the snakes. Is there a demand for WC rattlers among breeders and collectors?
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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