largest rattlesnake killed in mississippi

Copyright © 2020 Living Alongside Wildlife – Powered by “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” -Michael Corleone has finally been put to rest. John Wethington says he and his brother came across a more than four foot long rattlesnake. She notes that the snake on the right was allegedly killed in Mississippi. Police are reminding people to always meet in a well populated place when meeting someone for the first time. But two weeks ago, a 5-foot eastern diamondback rattlesnake stopped the 37-year-old in his tracks. This is the only rattlesnake species in most of the populous northeastern United States and is second only to its cousins to the west, the prairie rattlesnake, as the most northerly distributed venomous snake in North America.

Yes, another internet hoax circulating in Mississippi. All market data delayed 20 minutes.Jennifer Earl is an SEO editor for Fox News. They found it near Coffman Branch Road. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "The Eastern diamondback's range in Mississippi is limited to the southernmost counties. "Fear and ignorance is what kills these animals," he wrote on Facebook. He spent hours reading books about them in the library and even had a few as pets. I had different reptiles, from turtles to frogs to snakes," Hosey recalled.So, the forester knew to keep his distance as he worked by the snake.The eastern diamondback is the largest venemous snake in the U.S., reaching up to 8 feet in length as a mature adult. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. "They grow them big in that part of the world," one man added.Hosey agreed the snake was large, adding that rabbits probably made up most of its diet.When he was younger, Hosey admitted he used to catch rattlesnakes for "the fun of it." Take a look at the enormous timber rattlesnake found in Rob Freeman’s backyard in Cheatham County. But now the 37-year-old simply admires them from afar, setting a good example for his children.

The snake struck at the hunter's chair each time it moved. It measured 6 and a half feet long and he says it had just eaten a squirrel.When he saw this dangerous snake on his property, he decided he had to kill it.

Follow her on Twitter "He was huge. Usually I dont even slow down long enough to get a picture but this guy was impressive. Take a look at the enormous timber rattlesnake found in Rob Freeman’s backyard in Cheatham County. Then there is the size.

The snake typically keeps quiet and blends into its environment, only making noise or striking if it feels threatened. She appears to be pregnant so I'd expect to find 16-20 more on your next visit.

First, he called the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, who told him it was OK to kill the snake.Timber rattle snakes are endangered across the U.S.And in Tennessee, it is illegal to harm or remove them from the wild without the proper permits, unless the snake is a threat to you, your family or your animals. Top Answer.

Wikipedia says that adult timber rattlesnakes grow from 36 to 60 inches (3 to 5 feet) in length.. The timber rattlesnake, canebrake rattlesnake or banded rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), is a species of venomous pit viper endemic to eastern North America. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Orders 59, 60, and 61 to extend provisions under previous executive orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the state to have a cut off date of September 30.Executive Order 59 was signed "to facilitate the continued treatment and containment of COVID-19 through regulatory flexibility, promoting social distancing, and wearing face coverings in public places, and protecting vulnerable populations.

"This has been around, minimally, five years. "That kid did kill the snake, but everything beyond that is incorrect. As a forester, Joseph Hosey comes across snakes pretty much every day. Mississippi man decides to give rattlesnake a wide berth.As a forester, Joseph Hosey comes across snakes pretty much every day. "Female rattlesnakes are smaller.

And Freeman said this one was a threat. Much smaller of course lol," another joked. 2011-03-17 14:24:29 2011-03-17 14:24:29. Eastern Diamondbacks once ranged throughout the southeastern and central portion of the state (The caption for the Facebook photo that has been shared over 5,000 times (visible through Amy R.’s comment) states the snake was killed in “Green County”. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. This is not the first time Freeman has seen a timber rattle snake near his home. ! one Facebook user asked. Gregory Scott nearly stepped on this rattler last week while he was working on Highway 27 near Bear Creek. or redistributed. A hunter in Holmes County, Mississippi, found himself trapped in his deer stand with a rattlesnake. A taxidermist estimates the snake to be around 52 inches long. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are the stuff of legends and that will likely never change.

"They just don't get that big."