Missouri
Rattlesnakes spotted in Northeast Missouri
MARK TWAIN LAKE, Mo. (WGEM) – Recently, there have been reports of rattlesnakes that have been spotted near Mark Twain Lake.
While this may seem like a surprise to some people, Northeast Missouri is home to three types of rattlesnakes, the timber, massasauga, and the pygmy rattlesnake.
As we get later into the year with cooler nights, it will become more common to see snakes basking in the sun to warm up.
But if you do see a rattlesnake out and about, it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself safe.
”Look at the ground where you’re walking, check where your feet are going to be stepping,” said Maddie Fennewald from the Missouri Department of Conservation. “Then again, if you have any questions or if you do encounter one, just kind of clear out the area and give the snake some room.”
If you do happen to get bit by a venomous snake, it is recommended to seek medical attention, and remove articles or jewelry that will constrict skin before it begins to swell, such as a watch or a ring.
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