The Massasauga Rattlesnake: A Victim of Fear 

My very first rattlesnake encounter was with one of these along the Bruce Trail near High Dump. It had been cold and raining for a few days, so when the sun came out and the temperature went up a bit, conditions were perfect. The little guy we found was just sunning himself by the side of the trail, but I didn't see him. However, I heard a buzz that was more like a cicada, and it's amazing how your brain says "that'sarattlesnakeyou'veneverseenonebutthisisonemoveyourlegsandgo." My friend told me I jumped about twenty feet in two steps. We did come back a little bit just to get a better look, but we were careful to give him some space. We headed north and heard him stop his rattling, so all was well. Anyways, years later, my friend took his family to one of the interpretive centers at Bruce Trail National Park, where they showed off one of these guys, just like you're seeing here. The ranger explained that this is a shy snake, as in the video, and he indicated that the majority of bites reported at the hospital in Tobermory were to the hands and face, and often involved alcohol (Meaning: "Dummies who were trying to impress someone with their Molson-inspired bravado."). Frankly, this snake is endangered/threatened in many areas, so it's best to just appreciate it and leave it alone. If you're frightened of snakes but feel a need to kill one, just head in the other direction, as harming one could get you into trouble.

There is also a thing called a "dry bite" where they don't add venom to their bite. That is what usually happens when they bite people in defense.

We get ‘em here in Michigan, too. Encounters are pretty rare outside of swamps, though.

What's cool is that instead of being of the genus "Crotalus" like most rattlesnakes, it's of the genus "Sistrurus", the same as the "pigmy rattlesnake".. And the patterns on both are very similar albeit different colors..

Need as much protection as they can possibly get.

Pretty! Thanks for the video! "If you ever hurt a snake that warned you, just remember, Karma will hurt you without warning." Just walk away and live happy.

Growing up my Dad and his buddies just used to move them across the like in a garbage bin

Lol Massasauga? Bruh did someone just replace the "I" in Mississauga with a "A"

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Bruh all the Canadians be here after hearing someone call it a mississauga rattler lol

you made me feel guilty of feeling scared of snake.

best solution run 😂

Lol this is least concern

"More afraid of humans than we are of it." I seriously, seriously doubt that. At least, not in all cases. Personally, I appreciate snakes and never kill them. That simply cannot be said of everyone.

3rd

first :D....i hate my self

Why did god make snakes and Spiders and stink bugs i dont like them

Sure, these sweet little fellers wouldn't hurt a flee! Sure! Put my son in the hospital for about ten days! The snake was very aggressive and went after my son when my son was leaving it alone. The venom is VERY dangerous!