Arizona is home to 11 species of rattlesnakes. As rapidly growing Arizona communities move into formerly undeveloped landscapes, encounters between people and rattlesnakes increase. As a result, the management of nuisance snakes, or snakes found in areas where people do not want them, is increasingly important. Since 1994, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted research on the behavior and ecology of nuisance rattlesnake in Arizona national park units. A decade of research provides important insights into rattlesnake behavior that can be used by national parks and communities to reduce rattlesnake-human conflicts.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2006 |
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Title | Reducing rattlesnake-human conflicts |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20063062 |
Authors | Erika M. Nowak |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2006-3062 |
Index ID | fs20063062 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Southwest Biological Science Center |