It is Michigan's only venomous snake, and one of only two rattlesnake species that occur in the Great Lakes region. It is a small-to medium-sized snake, with adult lengths averaging 2 to 3 feet.The eastern massasauga is primarily associated with wetland habitats but some populations also utilize adjacent upland habitats for parts of its life history. Although it's venomous, the massasauga is a timid snake.It prefers to avoid detection by hiding under vegetation, woody debris or other cover or remaining motionless and relying on its cryptic coloration. When it is disturbed or encountered in open habitat, the massasauga prefers to move to a more hidden location.lthough it's venomous, the massasauga is a timid snake. It prefers to avoid detection by hiding under vegetation, woody debris or other cover or remaining motionless and relying on its cryptic coloration.
A zero-clearance fireplace (âzero-clearanceâ means that it has its own insulation, and needs zero inches of clearance â or distance â from combustible materials in the home) is a self-contained, prefabricated firebox which is designed to be installed almost anywhere.
Many people have a fireplace but do not have a masonry chimney. This style of fireplace is called a zero-clearance or a factory built fireplace. The chimney and fireplace are all per-fabricated and installed in place. This reduces the initial cost a lot.