I was driving home today from work and noticed a red truck with advertising for rattlesnake removal. I pulled up and honked, asked him what he does with the snakes and he said that he relocates them. I live in California and since I was a kid have seen the encraochment on to wild areas at a rapid rate, including where I live presently. Obviously there is nothing we can do about but I was thinking about this relocation business. I have read in places that the relocated animals don't fare very well and do not successfully adjust to their new surroundings. I hate to say it but if that's the case a swift death would be better than a slow one. Question I have is, has there been any research on this and to what extent has it been researched? I would like to know if any radio tracking has been done in conjuction with someone moving more than just one specimen.
Any direction to some research findings would be appreciated. I also would like to hear opinions.
Take care-
Brett
