Project Rattlecam - observe a rattlesnake rookery!
Project Rattlecam is back! It's a collaboration by scientists at Cal Poly University and Central Coast Snake Services. From May through October they'll be running video cameras from dawn till dark at a rattlesnake rookery in northern Colorado in an effort to increase our understanding of rattlesnakes and their behaviors.
This rookery is very large and includes hundreds of snakes who overwinter there and are currently preparing to breed, give birth, and care for their babies (yes, rattlesnake moms assist one another with 'babysitting').
The project is asking for participation by citizen scientists (that's us!) who are interested in helping to monitor the video and report any interesting observations. The description at the YouTube link includes the link for reporting observations.
This year in addition to monitoring this large rookery, which is a new site for them - there's additional coolness because a group of garter snakes appears to be sharing the rookery space with the rattlesnakes. The videos frequently show them basking together and interacting; it's really been fascinating to see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Dt...ojectRattleCam
