Massasauga-Rattlesnake - a photo on Flickriver

            This is Ontario's only venomous snake and one of my favorites, In Ontario’s history there have only been two fatalities  — both happened more than 40 years ago and the deaths were due to a lack of appropriate medical attention. The Massasauga Rattlesnake would prefer not to have any interaction with people, It’s not a vicious snake by any stretch of the imagination. The species is classified as “threatened” and Massasauga Rattlesnakes are protected both provincially and federally. Intentionally killing one carries a hefty penalty of up to one year in prison and a $250,000 fine. 

  I find peoples fear of Snakes to be both funny and sad at the same time because I don’t understand what they are afraid of. It seems to be a fear that is projected onto kids by parents, because young kids have no fear or at least that has been my experience. I have found 99% of the time kids are fascinated and want to see and touch them while the parents hide behind trees, that actually happened lol

Taken on: July 27, 2014

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