Western Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus tergeminus)
Created: April 19th, 2014 - 09:11 PM
Last Modified: April 20th, 2014 - 05:14 PM Entered by: Chris McMartin
Record 181774
Last Modified: April 20th, 2014 - 05:14 PM Entered by: Chris McMartin
Record 181774
Country: United States |
State: Kansas |
County: Barber County |
Time: 2014-04-19 10:08:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Grassy Mesa |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 77.00F |
Ground Temperature: 83.00F |
Humidity: 41% |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous |
Elevation: 1826.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: 761.24 mmHg |
Notes
Walked up on this massasauga which was moving in tall grass. I first noticed it by hearing it rustling through the brush.
Temperatures are spot readings taken on site. Surface temp is that of the grass.