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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
Country:
United States
State:
Kansas
County:
Barber County
Time:
2014-04-19 10:08:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Grassy Mesa
Body Temperature:
-----
Air Temperature:
77.00F
Ground Temperature:
83.00F
Humidity:
41%
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.

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