April 20, 2024

Massasauga Rattlesnake, Michigan’s #1 Venomous Viper

Michigan has become an important laboratory for the study and preservation of one of them, the eastern massasauga rattlesnake, the only venomous viper that inhabits the state. Massasauga rattlesnakes were listed as a federally threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 2016 and are thereby protected animals.

Safe and Sound When Driving In Michigan

Michigan is a vast state. You can start at the southern border just north of Toledo, Ohio, drive a solid 10 hours to reach Ironwood, Michigan, and never leave the state. So it’s essential to be prepared for winter driving and emergencies when traveling in some of the more remote areas of the state.