Hikers Surprised By Fighting Rattlesnakes At Blue Hills Reservation
Fighting rattlesnakes at Blue Hills Reservation? Sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. A group of hikers got the surprise of their lives when they came across them. And it’s 2024 so of course it was caught on video.
Fighting Rattlesnakes At Blue Hills Reservation
I don’t know about you, but I may never go hiking again. For me, this is a case of “ignorance is bliss.” I’ve been hiking at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton before and it’s a beautiful and fun hike. Did I think there were possibly snakes in the woods? Yes. Did I think there was the possibility of running into one at some point? Yes. Will I avoid hiking there now that I’ve seen the video? Another yes. But I’m a big baby afraid of even the smallest of snakes. Don’t let that deter you.
So the story is, a group of teachers were hiking at Blue Hills Reservation and came across the snakes fighting. Since I know this is what you came here for, here’s the video.
Tell Me About These Timber Rattlesnakes
So what we know about these fighting rattlesnakes at Blue Hills Reservation is that they are timber rattlesnakes. Massachusetts timber rattlesnakes are active from mid-April to mid-October. They are listed as endangered in Massachusetts. A little fun fact about timber rattlesnakes is that they add a new rattle segment each time they shed their skin.
If you see one, Mass.Gov says, “Because they are venomous AND endangered in Massachusetts, please maintain a safe, respectful distance. Do not handle or otherwise disturb them.”
Hiking The Blue Hills Reservation
Snakes aside, the Blue Hills Reservation is a great place to hike that’s not to far away. There are 125 miles of trails of varying levels, distances, and intensities. There’s definitely something for everyone. Get all the details here about the various hikes you can enjoy.
So forget about fighting rattlesnakes at Blue Hills Reservation, and get hiking!
