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Toxic Virginians
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by Flatlander on July 4, 2001
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Hello, everyone.
I'm planning to do some big game hunting in souwestern Virginia this fall around Thanksgiving. My mother, the paranoid one, has told me that my aunt's property is covered with copperheads and timber rattlers. She's completely convinced that I should armor plate the lower half of my body if I want to hunt there. According to all the information I can find, the three species that I would most likely encounter are the copperhead, the timber rattler, and the king snake.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the average temperature in Virginia during the month of Novermber hovers right around 40 degrees, with night time temperatures sometimes below freezing.
Thus, my question: If the average temperature is less than about 45F, aren't most exothermic herps going to be dormant by then anyway?
Thanks
James
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by filthy on July 4, 2001
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Hi Flat,
Oviously, you've already done your homework. There is little I can add to it.
On a warm, sunny day at that time of year, there's a small chance you MIGHT find Timbers and Coppers out and basking, but unless molested, they are no threat. Indeed, they are interesting to observe if you are lucky enough to find them. They will be at their dens, usually in rocky places with a southern exposure.
Enjoy your vacation and don't worry about snakes.
luck,
f
PS: The Timber Rattlesnake is a protected species in VA and NC.
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