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Relocating Rattlesnakes
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by lovehuntingsnakes on July 9, 2009
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I was wondering if I could catch rattlesnakes in one area and release them in a different location would they follow the sent of other rattlesnakes to the den? I have heard that they follow their own sent back to the den.
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by Cro on July 9, 2009
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Mack, lots of variables involved. Dr. Brown did successfully relocate Timber Rattlesnakes to restock old den locations where the snakes had been killed off in years past.
This was possible, because the Timber Rattlesnake is now protected in N.Y., and the lands that those old dens were on, were also now protected.
Also, I notice that you have not filled in your profile. We welcome new folks here, however, if you want to continue to ask questions here, please fill in your profile and let us know more about your experience level with venomous snakes and your background.
Best Regards
John Z
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by Crotalusssp on July 9, 2009
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Mack, Please fill out your profile with additional information about yourself. It will assist members in answering your question with more suitable responses. Not knowing anything about you, such as age, education, experience, etc. I would tell you if you are referring to specific snakes in a specific area, seek the assistance Department of natural resources, or whatever your local agency is. You may also find individuals in your area, that are not affiliated with DNR, who may assist you. I appreciate you wanting to relocate the snakes rather than exterminate them, however this should be done by knowledgeable individual, as most times relocated snakes do not do well. If the snakes are not a problem in the current habitat and you want to move them for some other reason, please don't.
Charles
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by psilocybe on July 10, 2009
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As mentioned, there are a lot of variables in the success of relocating snakes from their home territory. At least one study I'm aware of illustrated high mortality rates in Crotalus (don't remember what species were studied) when they were moved more than a few kilometers from where they were found. The mortality rate was low within a kilometer or so, and gradually rose as snakes were moved farther and farther away.
My experience in relocations is limited to individual "nuisance" snakes removed from peoples yards. Being that the residences were often in the desert, it wasn't difficult finding suitable habitat very close by, without putting the snake right back into someone else's backyard.
I do know of a person in Kansas who has had success relocating large groups (20+ animals) of timbers from one den site to another. The animals were implanted with radio-transmitters and the survival rate of the animals was very high (I believe only one animal died, and that was due to predation). If you provide your email address, I may be able to put you in touch with her if you're interested in her experience.
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by Rolf on May 6, 2013
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In Southern Arizona I have been hearing about the animal control that is telling people relocating rattlesnakes is useless because the snakes die. I have been working with rattlesnakes for much of my life and I have not found this at all if the relocation is done correctly. I assume it is a tactic to keep from having to actually do the relocating or the people who are doing the relocating have no idea what they are doing.
It is sad that people are spreading this misinformation that leads to more and more snakes being killed instead of relocated safely.
Naturally young snakes relocate away from parental territories so whatever argument people are using makes no sense to me.
Rolf Luetcke
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by Peter84Jenkins on May 6, 2013
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Rolf,
Much of what you say is not true at all. Please cite your sources. I can give you a list of studies that suggest philopatry (remaining in or returning to the birthplace) is central to rattlesnake spatial biology. So it is incorrect to assume that "naturally" young snakes leave their parental "territory," thus reducing the true seriousness of relocating an animal out of habitat it has imprinted upon.
If all you have is anecdotes regarding the issue, please do not post as an authority on the subject and misinform those looking for the best possible answers.
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