I wish i woulda been there, I would have relocated him to the national forest where he'd be safe from people (hopefully).



Unfortunately, relocation studies done with Timbers and other rattlesnakes have shown that relocated rattlesnakes do not just "settle in" to their new environments, regardless of how "perfect" they may be.



Apparently they are prone to wander incessantly around their new environment exposing themselves to dangers and not feeding. This is probably the same thing that happens to many WC snakes when brought into captivity.



I'm not suggesting that you let people kill them, but if you feel you have to relocate, do it as short a distance as possible. This is particularly important if you live in an area where Timbers hibernate in communal dens. If your relocated snake can't find its way to its natal den, it might not survive the winter.



The easiest solution is to relocate all the people from Timber habitat.




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Chris Harrison

San Antonio, Texas

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