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I think that the effort is commendable, but also have a concern. Even if there wasn't research that pointed to a certain death for relocated rattlesnakes, I would think twice about moving them. Of course, I don't have the knowledge that other have, but would think that there are probably diseases, or at least pathogens that are as locale specific as the snakes they infect. Wouldn't relocating these animals to an area they shouldn't be also bring with them the pathogens that they may have built up an immunity to, exposing the local community to unnecessary risks? That could not only kill the relocated animals, but those that are where they should be.Just a thought.
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