This Colorado Rattlesnake Den Has a Livestream

Have you ever wondered where snakes in Colorado go when the weather cools down and the snow starts to fall? It might surprise you to know that many of them shack up together, much like a hotel, but without the amenities of room service, electricity, or running water.

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A den of snakes is called a rookery, which is often rocky and provides pregnant snakes a safe, warm place to hibernate for the winter months. One of these locations is in Colorado and is a place for hundreds of rattlesnakes to overwinter, shed their skin, and bask in the warm sun.

A Massive Rattlesnake Den in Colorado

Now, if you have a phobia of snakes, you might not want to check out a livestream of this mega-den for Colorado rattlesnakes. On the other hand, if you are interested in seeing how rattlesnakes interact with one another, it could be quite entertaining.

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Project RattleCam offers you a live glimpse into the life of a Prairie Rattlesnake rookery. This location is based in Colorado; however, for the safety of the snakes, the exact location is not disclosed. The livestream broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What You’ll See on the Stream

I have been watching Project RattleCam for the past 15 minutes, and I have already seen quite a few snakes slither across the screen. If you would like to jump in on the rattlesnake action, you can see the livestream below: