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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

Coverage of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 16:15 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 16:40 UTC
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Commerce Township Fire Departmentorganization2Manperson1Michigan State Universityorganization1Eastern Milk Snaketopic1Eastern Fox Snaketopic1Eastern Hog Nose Snaketopic1Northern Water Snaketopic1University of Michigan hospitalplace1Proud Lake Recreation Areaplace1Oakland Countyplace1Noviplace1Commerce Townshipplace1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 22 · 16:40 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Man bitten by Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake in Commerce Township

    A man is recovering after being bitten by an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake in Commerce Township, Michigan. The incident, described as a rare medical emergency, involved the state's only venomous snake, which is typically found in wetland habitats. Authorities and Michigan State University provided guidance on snake bite response and the snake's characteristics.

  • HEALTHJul 22 · 16:15 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Oakland County man bitten by rattlesnake -- what to know about Michigan’s only venomous snake

    A 41-year-old Novi man was bitten by an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Oakland County, and received treatment at the University of Michigan hospital. The snake, a threatened species found in wetlands, is non-aggressive and rare in Michigan, with the fire department noting such bites are extremely uncommon.

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