Rattlesnake slithers under porch of Columbia County residence
Rattlesnake Relocation - Columbia County
2,473 views·16 replies·by george
On June 20, ECO Jeff Cox received a call from a concerned homeowner in Copake reporting a large rattlesnake on their front porch. The homeowner sent pictures of the pit viper, confirming it was a timber rattlesnake. Timber rattlesnakes are the largest venomous snake in New York and listed as a threatened species. The rattlesnake appeared to come and go over the weekend before slithering under the house, causing the homeowner to worry it was taking up residence there. Members of DEC's Division of Law Enforcement consulted with wildlife staff and decided to trap and relocate the rattlesnake. After a few unsuccessful attempts, ECO Cox wrangled the rattlesnake into a container on the morning of June 24. The rattlesnake was transported to a location in the Taconic Mountains, which is a known den site and released unharmed. The homeowner expressed great appreciation that the unwanted guest was removed from their residence.
Rattlesnake slithers under porch of Columbia County residence
Rattlesnake slithers under porch of Columbia County residence
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,027 postsSince 2018
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Copperheads too !
I knew about the copperheads. I guess I just considered diamondbacks and never gave a thought that there might be other varieties.
CaptainOriginal Crew3,414 postsSince 2019
One i love snakes still have some as pets but the first time i met up with a catskill timber rattlesnake was on the little beaverkill creek that flows into esopus creek .I was lucky that one actually rattled i thougth it was a cicada kind of sounds like that got about just under 10 ft away till i seen it Man it was at least 3.5 ft long and as thick as my wrist absolutly beautiful .just tapped it with the tip of my fly rod and it went on its way.That was about 5 summers ago and seen my second one 2 years ago very near the same spot later found out that mt tremper has a good sized den population.
First MateOriginal Crew295 postsSince 2019
That area has always had a very large rattler population. They are in the process of finishing up a rail trail for biking and walking. Will be an ideal place for the snakes to sun themselves. It will likely be used mostly by the city people who frequent the area. Should be interesting when it opens.
DeckhandOriginal Crew15 postsSince 2019
That area has always had a very large rattler population. They are in the process of finishing up a rail trail for biking and walking. Will be an ideal place for the snakes to sun themselves. It will likely be used mostly by the city people who frequent the area. Should be interesting when it opens.Time to thin the herd lol.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,665 postsSince 2018
In PA your allowed to take one a year with your hunting lic you can get one rattle snake tag a year .The only time i ever tasted rattle snake it was canned and was not very good almost like that canned chicken meat WHY ?
First MateOriginal Crew295 postsSince 2019
In PA your allowed to take one a year with your hunting lic you can get one rattle snake tag a year .The only time i ever tasted rattle snake it was canned and was not very good almost like that canned chicken meat WHY ?No meat should be canned
AdmiralOriginal Crew40,955 postsSince 2018
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