Lameace Hussain Kalisz, one of our herpetology scientific technicians, made this informative video about Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes.
Snakes are among the most misunderstood of all animals, but all snakes are an important part of the natural food chain, eating a variety of prey -- from mice and birds to frogs and insects.
Keep an eye out for snakes as your are out hiking this summer. If you encounter a rattlesnake, just move away. Rattlesnakes want to avoid you as much as you want to avoid them.
