Howarth, Chloe R.
Bishop, Christine A.
Larsen, Karl W.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Osoyoos Indian Band
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (GCXE22C205)
Article History
Received: 9 December 2024
Accepted: 14 July 2025
First Online: 28 July 2025
Declarations
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: All rattlesnake handling, transportation, and surgical protocols were reviewed and approved by the Thompson Rivers University Animal Care Committee. Data were collected under BC Wildlife Permits (various) and under federal Species-At-Risk Permits (various) where applicable. No consent to participate was required.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.