摘要: |
The western massasauga (Sistrurus tergeminus) and the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) are listed threatened snake species occurring in the southeast portion of Nebraska and protected under Neb. Stat. 37-801-811. A thorough review of the massasauga’s life history can be found in Patten 2006 and Patten et al. 2016.
Recent studies (e.g., Fogell 2011) have shown these species are using green spaces in the right-of-way along several roads in Jefferson, Gage, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties which necessitates the need for added Environmental Review from Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) staff and onsite surveys prior and during maintenance and construction to roadways. |