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Rock Rattlesnake | |
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Author: Richard Phillips
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Threats & management needs: Rock rattlesnake habitat is sparse in Texas and the southwest resulting in disjunct populations vulnerable to stochastic events. However, its occurrence in rugged terrain has possibly alleviated problems associated with habitat destruction and human caused mortality (Degenhardt et al 1996: 355). Despite legal protection as a nongame animal in Texas, illegal collection for the pet trade remains the greatest threat to disjunct, local rock rattlesnake populations (Degenhardt et al 1996: 355). |