Massachusetts’ Proposed Rattlesnake Sanctuary Making Some People Anxious

In an effort to help timber rattlesnake populations rebound, the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife would like to establish a sanctuary on a nearby island.

Venomous rattlesnakes and humans have long had a tricky relationship, but a proposed measure in Massachusetts could prevent future harm. 
The intended beneficiaries of the potentially life-saving measure are the reptiles, which have, over the years, significantly declined in numbers. 
In an effort to help timber rattlesnake populations rebound, the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife would like to