rattlesnake

     

27 species; see list of rattlesnake species an subspecies.

Trivia about rattlesnake

  • The appendage seen here gives this variety of snake its name
  • The eastern diamondback species of this snake is the heaviest of all poisonous snakes
  • The Eastern diamondback species of this snake may reach a length of 8 feet
  • Diners at the Rustler's Rooste chow down on this "noisy" pit viper, served as an appetizer
  • Sidewinder or diamondback(11)
  • These desert reptiles are good for stew, but save the tip of the tail for a fun & handy noisemaker
  • S. Weir Mitchell invented the rest cure, pioneered post-trauma research & analyzed this U.S. snake's venom
  • This animal's sound comes from the shaking of loosely connected, interlocking horny rings
  • The timber species of these American pit vipers are found in 27 states
  • If you hear this venomous reptile vibrating its segmented tail end, back off!
  • Drake, walking through a field to Emily's, jumps to avoid a sidewinder, one of these, falls & cuts his head
  • The endangerment of the New Mexico ridge-nosed species of this snake was caused in part by collectors
  • This pit viper seen here injects venom through two long, hollow teeth in its upper jaw
  • Crotalus horridus is the timber species of this "noisy" venomous snake
  • Eek! We found a recipe for gumbo that calls for the diamondback type of this "noisy" snake

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