| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6301026 | Biological Conservation | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examined life history parameters that are potential contributors to eastern diamondback rattlesnake (EDB) decline. ⺠EDBs exhibited delayed maturation, high survival, > 20 longevity, and low dispersal probability. ⺠There was an onto genetic shift in dispersal, with mature snakes exhibiting lower dispersal than juveniles. ⺠Our observations suggest adult EDBs are unlikely to redistribute at the landscape scale in response to habitat degradation. ⺠EDBs will benefit from management practices that maintain pine savannas as stable, functionally dynamic landscapes.
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Authors
Jayme L. Waldron, Shane M. Welch, Stephen H. Bennett, Wade G. Kalinowsky, Timothy A. Mousseau,