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Escape to the Danube

DEC Wildlife Tech Madeline Wlasniewski was recently in the Souther Tier to release a female timber rattlesnake back into the wild. This timber rattlesnake was captured a few days ago and is being released as part of a mark and recapture study. Madeline was responsible for the snake while in DEC's care and throughout the release, and discusses the important role snakes play in their local ecosystem. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation