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Prairie Rattlesnake — printable fact sheet
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Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
The Prairie Rattlesnake is a venomous pit viper native to the grasslands and prairies of North America, particularly the central United States, southwestern Canada, and northern Mexico. It is recognized by its triangular head, keeled scales, and distinctive rattle at the end of …
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- Despite their fearsome reputation, Prairie Rattlesnakes are generally shy and will often try to flee or warn intruders with their rattle before resorting to biting.
- Prairie Rattlesnakes can control the amount of venom they inject, and often deliver 'dry bites' as a warning. Their rattle is made of loosely interlocked segments of keratin, adding a new segment each time they shed their skin.
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