Nope, there are about a million versions of Massasaguas. Some apparently are endangered in some states. I'd offer to catch and release the ones here, but yeah right, they don't act nice, we don't treat them nice.
I like rat snakes. VERY good rodent control. Plus, here, predator proofing...
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Not protected here, no snake is.
But I know we have Timbers, I've seen them dead in the road. But honestly? I've NEVER seen one close to the house or yard at all. Same with copperheads.
The Massasaguas however are just flaming EVIL snakes and we kill a good 100 a year. Which...
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Yay! Glad to know that. Good for you for taking one out!
Well, it's always good to check the protected status, I suppose. We have Timber rattlers here, and I was REALLY wanting a hatband out of one of those .. I guess that won't happen... LOL
Although I LOVE the scientific name of...