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Is it illegal to kill a rattlesnake in North Carolina?
It is illegal to even disturb an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Coral Snake, Pigmy Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake without a permit in North Carolina. You also aren’t allowed to kill or harass the Smooth Green Snake, Outer Banks Kingsnake, Carolina Water Snake or Southern Hognose.
Is a timber rattler protected?
Status: Once common, timber rattlesnakes are now protected in many states, where they live in small isolated populations. Threats include commercial hunting, persecution by humans based on an unwarranted fear of venomous snakes, and habitat loss and fragmentation.
What should you do if bitten by rattlesnake?
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- Move beyond the snake’s striking distance.
- Remain still and calm to help slow the spread of venom.
- Remove jewelry and tight clothing before you start to swell.
- Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart.
- Clean the wound with soap and water.
How do you get rid of timber rattlesnakes?
How to Get Rid of Rattlesnakes. Use a snake repellent such as Snake Out around your yard and perimeter to ward off Rattlesnakes and deter them from the area. You could also try to use a Solutions Human Live Trap with live or dead rodents to use as bait.
Are timber rattlesnakes federally protected?
Candidates receive no statutory protection under the ESA, but cooperative conservation efforts are encouraged because these species may warrant future protection.
Is it illegal to kill a snake in North Carolina?
It is illegal to even disturb an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Coral Snake, Pigmy Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake without a permit in North Carolina. So, you can probably guess how wildlife officials will react if you kill one!
Is it legal to kill two rattlesnakes at once?
It is legal to capture or kill 2 snakes of any species at once. You can do so without needing a license (Fish and Game Code, section 7149.3). The only rattlesnake that is protected is the red diamond rattlesnake, Crotalus ruber. Other snakes are also protected.
Are there any rattlesnakes that are not protected?
Rattlesnakes are not protected, but the Rosy Boa and the Sonoran Mountain King Snake are. All other snake species are classified as unprotected.
What kind of snakes are in North Carolina?
The pigmy and timber rattlesnakes are listed as species of special concern while the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake and Eastern coral snake are listed as endangered. None of these four species of snakes should be handled or disturbed without a permit issued by the Commission. North Carolina is home to 37 native snake species.