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According to Reptiles of the Northwest, there is only one species of rattlesnake in Washington ?the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis var. oreganus). ?Although it is the Northwest?s only indigenous rattlesnake, the extreme variability in the Western Rattlesnakes appearance has led to the erroneous belief that several species are found in the region, such as ?timber rattlers?, ?diamondbacks?, and ?sidewinders?.?
Also ? a clip from the Burke Museum web site:
Where are rattlesnakes found in Washington State?
A: The only rattlesnake species found in Washington State is the Western rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Western rattlesnakes live in warm, dry habitats of desert shrub, grasslands and open pine forests. Because of these habitat needs, rattlesnakes do not live in Western Washington and only inhabit the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains and eastern parts of the Columbia River Gorge
Surprising to me, but so far I have not found any information citing more than one species of rattlesnake in Washington.
Von
Von R. Pope
Wildlife Programs Manager
Chelan County PUD
509.661-4625
Also ? a clip from the Burke Museum web site:
Where are rattlesnakes found in Washington State?
A: The only rattlesnake species found in Washington State is the Western rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Western rattlesnakes live in warm, dry habitats of desert shrub, grasslands and open pine forests. Because of these habitat needs, rattlesnakes do not live in Western Washington and only inhabit the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains and eastern parts of the Columbia River Gorge
Surprising to me, but so far I have not found any information citing more than one species of rattlesnake in Washington.
Von
Von R. Pope
Wildlife Programs Manager
Chelan County PUD
509.661-4625
I was wondering exactly what type of rattlesnake we have in Washington, as some people have tried to tell me Western Diamondbacks and Timber Rattlers. I knew they were wrong and this site confirmed that we only have Western Rattlesnakes (not to be confused with Western Diamondback) and they simply have different shades of color depending on their environment.
I am around rattlesnakes a lot and after a couple close calls (bite on my fishing boot) I have begun wearing snake proof gaiters to help protect my lower legs.
Thanks for the site: http:www.bestforhunting.com
I am around rattlesnakes a lot and after a couple close calls (bite on my fishing boot) I have begun wearing snake proof gaiters to help protect my lower legs.
Thanks for the site: http:www.bestforhunting.com
I am a new member to WSA and am impressed with the work that the WSA performs. I recently enjoyed a great weekend working in the field. This website is a great resource to learn and become inspired to do more. Well done!
While visiting WA State for the first time this summer, I was struck by the shear beauty of the Columbia Basin. The way the orchards nestle in every available plot up the sides of the mountains and hills is just breathtaking. I am planning a trip this fall and came upon your site while searching online. What a great resource. This site has so many areas of interest, I thought to myself, "What's one more. How about a heading, "The Buck Stops Here". You could invite hunters from all over the country to post photo's of their trophies and have a contest with several prizes for different criteria. It's not that the prize is so important (the trophy is prize enough) but we all like to share our skill and the joy of being in the backcountry. Just a thought! Keep up the good work. "I'll be back", as Arnold would say.
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Great job Ron & Ron. You're inspiring me to refocus my activities and get more involved with WSA ';o)
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Rabit Cages
09:47 PM on January 20, 2010
Your site keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
Not used to blogs and hit the post button too early... also what about soliciting interest at Wenatchee Valley Community College? Or Hooked on Toys, or Mountain High Sports, or One Shot? I'm not connected, but maybe some of you are?
Easy website to nav! Looking forward to more work parties and trying to figure out ways to interest some YOUNGER folks in coming onboard. Maybe have some sort of "in school presentation"?
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CLIFF GAMBILL
09:38 AM on August 12, 2009
OK, RON I VISITED YOUR SITE. MAYBE I WILL TAKE A LOOK AND SEE WHAT I CAN DO IN LATER DAYS TO MAKE MORE PEOPLE AWARE OF THE FENCE EFFORT.
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