Michigan records
Eastern Massasauga in Michigan
VenomousSistrurus catenatus
Yes. The Eastern Massasauga has been recorded in 53 Michigan counties. It is venomous. Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
If you are bitten
Rattlesnake bites are medically serious. Expect intense pain, rapid swelling, and bruising. Stay calm, keep the bitten limb still and roughly level with the heart, remove rings and tight clothing, and get to an emergency room immediately. Do NOT apply a tourniquet, cut the wound, apply ice, or try to suck out venom. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or 911 in the US, or your local emergency number. (Source: CDC.)
Michigan counties with Eastern Massasauga records
53 listed- Washtenaw
- Livingston
- Oakland
- Jackson
- Bay
- Lake Hurron
- Iosco
- Crawford
- Montmorency
- Barry
- Van Buren
- Kalamazoo
- Berrien
- Macomb
- Kalkaska
- Calhoun
- Mackinac
- Lenawee
- Genesee
- Cass
- Presque Isle
- Allegan
- Hillsdale
- Wexford
- Kent
- Cheboygan
- Wayne
- Saint Joseph
- Lake Michigan
- Alcona
- Missaukee
- Midland
- Alpena
- Ingham
- Huron
- Eaton
- Clare
- Shiawassee
- Saginaw
- Oscoda
- Muskegon
- Mason
- Manistee
- Leelanau
- Lapeer
- Lake
- Isabella
- Alger
- Grand Traverse
- Emmet
- Dickinson
- Clinton
- Branch
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