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AnimalsSensitive species
A large, heavy-bodied rattlesnake of remote forested hills, now confined to a handful of southern counties.
Field facts
HabitatRocky forested ridges and south-facing bluffs
RangeSouth-central Indiana, very local
When to lookApril to October
StatusState endangered; venomous (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesMassasauga — smaller, northern marshes
Field note: Females may breed only once every three to five years.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Never post exact locations. Persecution and collection are the main threats to what remains.
Venomous. Back away slowly, keep dogs leashed, and get medical care at once after any bite.
This species is treated as sensitive: locations are generalised to county level and never routed to directly.
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