ALL of the snakes were returned to the wild in the exact area where they were found.
WTH? Sure the non venomous ones, but the rattlesnakes? People are crazy!
Per the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website:
Timber Rattlesnake: A Candidate for Threatened and Endangered Species in Pennsylvania.
The Timber Rattlesnake is listed on Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Action Plan as a species of immediate concern. It is one of seven reptiles in this highest priority tier. It is therefore protected under specific regulations by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
The timber rattlesnake is a protected in PA. Taking (killing, injuring, harassing) of timber rattlesnakes without a permit is prohibited.
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