A protected Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake was killed at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens, prompting staff to ...

According to experts, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, also known as a “Swamp Rattler” or “Black Snapper,” is one of just three native snake species in Ohio that are venomous.

According to experts, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, also known as a “Swamp Rattler” or “Black Snapper,” is one of just three native snake species in Ohio that are venomous.

The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake, also known as swamp rattlers, is a threatened species protected under the Endangered Species Act. This means it’s “a species which is likely to become an ...