21. Rattlesnakes, SNAKES,rattle Snakes RattlesnakesSnake information, pictures of snakes; Mojave, Sidewinders, Habits of the Mojave rattlesnake similar to western diamondback rattler. http://www.pestproducts.com/rattlesnakes.htm

Pest Control Pests Products Items ... pest control Snakes Rattlesnakes Snake Repellent Snake Trap Over 20 different species of rattlesnakes are recognized in the United States. Some seldom reach a length of 2 feet and a few reach over 7 feet. All possess a rattle at the end of the tail. A facial pit is located between the eye and nostril. Crotalus have small scales on top of the head and Sistrurus, the Pigmy Rattlesnakes , possess large scales on top of the head. The eyes are small, the pupils are elliptical. All bites from rattlesnakes are dangerous, the Mojave Rattlesnake appears to have the most toxic venom among the rattlesnakes in the United States. Poisonous Snake Index Rattlesnake Index Venomous Snake Pictures Snake Repellent ... Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake Black -Tailed Rattlesnake Crotalus m. molossus The Black-Tailed Rattlesnake is large and bold. The venom of this snake appears to be highly toxic. Considered dangerous to man. Average length 3 feet, maximum length 5 feet. Canebrake Rattlesnake Crotalus h. atricaudatus

22. Timber Rattler - Waterman And Hill-Traveller's Companion itself and the snakes crawl away to forage. Of all our snakes, Rattlers arethe last to leave hibernation and the first to enter it again in the fall. http://www.naturealmanac.com/archive/rattlesnake/rattlesnake.html

The Waterman and Hill-Traveller's Companion, a Natural Events Almanac Home About our book Archives WHTC Site Map Contact us Want more information on Nature topics? Find it in The Nature Almanac! Only $4.95 (cheap!) For more info, or to order, click About our book A Natural History of the Timber Rattler Crotalus horridus Timber Rattlesnakes are one of those unfortunate species whose instinctual behavior has turned out to be particularly maladaptive when interacting with our culture. As a result the Timber Rattler has gained a tragically exclusive legal status - that of the endangered species. The Timber Rattlesnake's year begins in April when the hibernating snakes stir from their long winter sleep and emerge from their communal dens to sun themselves on warm days around its mouth. These dens are nearly always located in steep, rocky terrain and are used year after year by the same group of snakes. It is here that mating takes place, either in the fall or spring, and males compete for the receptive females affections with a peculiar form of neck boxing. Rattlesnake prey Once prey is located the Rattlesnake moves slowly and cautiously to within striking distance and then, with blinding speed, strikes. The snake injects a small amount of venom via its needle sharp fangs, releases the prey, and waits for the poison to do its work. Within minutes the mouse, chipmunk, or vole is dead and the snake then swallows the prey whole, headfirst. Once it has eaten the Rattlesnake crawls out of sight and digests its meal - a process that takes two or three days. In the course of a season a Rattlesnake will only make 25 kills before returning to its den for wintering.

23. Latimes snakes, frogs, turtles, toads, salamanders, and crocodiles fascinate people allover the Start of rattler Season Puts Snakebite Specialists on Alert http://www.parcplace.org/latimes.htm

Start of Rattler Season Puts Snakebite Specialists on Alert More rain meaning more food for snakes plus urban sprawl could add up to busier emergency rooms. By Susannah Rosenblatt Times Staff Writer May 16, 2005 After accidentally squishing a Mojave rattlesnake under the tires of his dirt bike, Running Springs contractor Kevin Figueroa whacked off its head for a souvenir. The decapitated serpent was not amused. "The stupid thing [was] still hanging on my finger; I flicked it off," said Figueroa, 21, who was camping near Barstow when he was bitten. As the poison crawled slowly up his arm with a cold, tingling sensation, Figueroa wound up at Loma Linda University Medical Center's "Venom ER" under the care of Dr. Sean P. Bush, one of the nation's busiest and most experienced snakebite specialists. For Bush, springtime in Southern California means snake season. As the six species of rattlesnake indigenous to the Southland slither into the sun with the warmer weather, dozens of curious kids, unsuspecting gardeners, nature lovers and macho dudes will end up at the Loma Linda hospital with potentially debilitating, and on rare occasions deadly, snake bites. Bush, 39, an emergency room physician at Loma Linda, specializes in the body's reaction to snake venom and knows his way around the familiar two-pronged puncture wound. The hospital has one of the busiest snakebite units in the nation, with as many as 50 patients a year.

24. CPCS: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake Common characteristics of mature rattlers are a powerful body that can reacha length of 5.5 Baby rattlesnakes are just as poisonous as adult snakes. http://www.calpoison.org/public/rattler.html

Important New Information. Important information on syrup of ipecac Northern Pacific Rattlesnake Crotalus viridis oreganos INDEX Habitat Ranges Characteristics Symptoms ... Prevention HABITAT: Pacific slope from British Columbia to California. RANGES: West of the Rockies south to San Luis Obispo woodland, scrub areas, prairie, grasslands, south-facing outcroppings with deep crevices, rodent-populated areas. CHARACTERISTICS: From inoffensive to easily provoked, this poisonous "pit" viper can vary in size and temperament. Common characteristics of mature "rattlers" are a powerful body that can reach a length of 5.5 feet; a thin neck; a triangular, or heart-shaped head; facial pits; hooded eyes with elliptical pupils; and a tail rattle, often called "buttons." (caution: tail rattles can be lost or may not yet be present in young snakes). The rattlesnake has an acute sense of smell and an ability to sense temperatures higher than its own surroundings. Skin color may vary from dark gray, olive, yellowish-brown, to brown or black, with hexagonal, oval, or nearly circular blotches with well-defined light borders. Generally active from April through September, the rattlesnake may emerge earlier and range later in warm weather. It is generally inactive or in a state of hibernation from November through February. During the spring the snake prowls in the morning and late afternoon. During summer the snake alternately basks and seeks shade. During the hottest months, the snake becomes nocturnal, seeking mice, voles, gophers, and even cottontail rabbits. This species mate in spring and bear young anytime from August through October. Baby rattlesnakes are just as poisonous as adult snakes.

25. Life History Notes: Timber Rattlesnake Introduction The timber rattlesnake is one of two rattlesnakes native to Ohio Although engendering fear in many, the timber rattler is considered a http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/resources/wildnotes/pub375.htm

document.write("") Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Home Fishing Hunting and Trapping Wildlife Diversity ... Contact Us Internet Services License Information Find a Map: Lake I Wildlife Find a Hunter Education Class Browse Publications ... For WildKids Try Our Recipes: Fish I Venison Read FAQs: Fishing I Hunting Division of Wildlife Information Line: 1-800-WILDLIFE Ohio Turn-in-a-Poacher (TIP) Hotline: 1-800-POACHER Submit TIP Online Central Office Address: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G, Columbus, OH 43229-6693 updated Life History Notes: Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus horridus PDF version available for download Introduction The timber rattlesnake is one of two rattle-snakes native to Ohio (the Eastern massasauga is the other one) and one of three poisonous snake species in the state. Although engendering fear in many, the timber rattler is considered a fairly docile, rather than aggressive animal. It will bite and its venom is harmful; however, it only attacks or behaves aggressively when provoked. Further, the opportunities for encountering the timber rattlesnake are few and far between. There are simply few timber rattlers in Ohio and most of them are found in southeast and south-central Ohio counties. Additionally, these snakes are very secretive in nature and difficult to locate. Encountering one in the wild would be a rare occurrence.

26. SNAKES OF THE UNITED STATES Behavior, ecology, hatching and care of common US snakes, all photographed Strangely enough, a rattler is deaf to the sound of its own, and any other, http://www.educationalimages.com/it100013.htm

FISH, AMPHIBIANS and REPTILES The first steps up the vertebrate ladder! Aquatic vertebrates (fish) and the first to transition from water to land (amphibians and reptiles), able to free themselves from water by developing amniotic eggs. SNAKES OF THE UNITED STATES A representative sampling of numerous common and some uncommon, harmless and dangerous native snakes. 2 programs. 40 slides and detailed texts. EP #430X SLIDES U.S. SNAKE COLLECTION Order #430X..........$72.50 Behavior, ecology, hatching and care of common U.S. snakes, all photographed live in their natural habitat: pygmy rattler; eastern massassauga; timber rattler; eastern and western diamondbacks; eastern and scarlet kingsnakes; worm snake; de Kay's snake; red-bellied, garter, green, ring necked, hog nose and fox snakes, hatching kingsnakes, pine and Florida pine snakes; eastern and Louisiana milk snakes; coral snake; transpecos and northern copperheads; cottonmouth; brown, banded, red-bellied and northern water snakes; queen, corn, black and yellow rat snakes; coachwhip; black

27. Tri-City Herald: Local Nancy McLeod of West Richland knew she had snakes in her back yard, but she hadno idea one The 2foot-long reptile, which McLeod believes is a rattler, http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/6458377p-6337893c.html

var mysect = "Local"; Voice of the Mid-Columbia Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Washington More weather Front Page News Election news 14 day archive Class reunions Panoramic images ... Umatilla Depot Sports Sports Tri-Cities Hydroracing Opinion Editorials Letters to editor Contact officials Life Travel Books Religion Genealogy ... Wine Entertainment Movies TV News Music Celebrity News Marketplace Find a business Coupons, recipes Subscribe Free Newsletters Tri-City Herald Subscriber Help News ... Subscribe Search Tri-Cities + Greater mid-Columbia All Sites Tri-Cities Region For Welcome, Member Options Login Logout Register All Top Jobs... ... All Top Properties... Online personals the single best way to meet singles. Brought to you by The Classifieds just got funnier Print This Story Email This To A Friend Dead rattler may have legs This story was published Friday, May 6th, 2005 By John Trumbo, Herald staff writer Nancy McLeod of West Richland knew she had snakes in her back yard, but she had no idea one of them was a biped. The 2-foot-long reptile, which McLeod believes is a rattler, was discovered Thursday morning on her Red Mountain Road property as a friend was helping her burn tumbleweeds. Pedro Osorio, 46, said he shoved a pitchfork into a tumbleweed, lifted it and saw the snake on the ground. After placing the weed onto the fire, he forked the snake and tossed it into the flames also.

28. How Dangerous Are Rattlesnakes? A rattler’s main diet consists of lizards and rodents. rattlers vary in color from snakes continue to molt every few months, adding a rattle each time. http://www.wisegeek.com/how-dangerous-are-rattlesnakes.htm

How Dangerous are Rattlesnakes? Rattlesnakes (genus Crotalus ) have a venomous bite that can inflict serious harm but these unaggressive snakes only strike when threatened, so it is easy in most cases to avoid danger. Most of the 8,000 or so people bit by poisonous snakes annually in the United States, receive bites when attempting to handle, catch or corner a snake. Rattlesnakes will look for any chance to escape confrontation. The telltale rattle gives warning the snake feels threatened. There are 32 species of rattlesnakes in the United States and many subspecies, with the highest concentrations in the southwest. Smaller populations of perhaps a single species can be found elsewhere in the country. Native to California, several regional species include the Pacific Rattler, Diamondback and Sidewinder. Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, possessing an indentation (or organ pit) below each eye, which help the animal detect slight changes in air temperature. This allows them to locate warm-blooded prey even in pitch darkness, providing the night air is not so warm as to mask the heat signature. Unique morphology of the rattlesnake includes fangs that lay along the roof of the mouth only folding down to strike. The teeth act like hypodermic needles, pumping poison into the victim. The snake will not hold on to the prey after striking. The stricken animal might even run a short distance before succumbing to the venom. The snake follows and eats the prey whole, unlocking its jaws to swallow the entire body. During this sometimes slow process (depending on the size of the meal) the rattler is completely defenseless. After feeding it will usually be inactive for several days while it digests its meal. A rattler’s main diet consists of lizards and rodents.

29. Animal Planet :: Snakes In Paradise In all these years, just two snakes have died on him — one rattler and one blackrat snake — both as a result of overdosing on an injectable anesthetic that http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/snakes/dispatches/dispatch.html

September 25, 2005 Rattlesnake Resuscitation By Maryalice Yakutchik Now, in hindsight, it would have been handy had he ordered a cocktail, if for no other reason than to save the tiny straw. "I thought I saw one around here somewhere," Howard says, sifting through the supplies in his hotel-room-cum-surgical suite at the Coconut Inn. He finds packets of syringes and dozens of tiny vials full of deep red rattlesnake blood, but no straw (or similar tube) through which he can ventilate the record-sized Aruba Island rattler (92.5 centimeters and 680 grams) laying limply on the table. The problem is, Howard observes, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. About an hour ago, Bel 130 went peacefully to sleep on an anesthesia-soaked cotton ball pillow in a cozy (okay, airtight) plastic shoe box He makes a meticulous inch-long incision into her body cavity and implants a tiny (9-gram) radio transmitter protectively coated in paraffin and beeswax. Next, he threads a long, flexible whip antenna under her skin, careful not to leave any bunched-up wire. Finally, he sutures her skin and scales: "This is the part where I sew my thumb to the incision so I can keep track of the snake easily," he says, smiling. The permanent sutures will come off when the snake sheds its skin, he explains. Moments later, he applies surgical glue to seal he wound. Zip zip zip. Finis. He measures and weighs Bel 130, counts rattle segments (eight, no button and no taper, indicating she is a mature snake) and ventral scales (167). Gianluca notes the numbers on a sheet in the snake book.

30. Animal Planet :: Snakes In Paradise Information about this particular rattler is outdated at best, according to Zach . rattler the cascabel, also known, heretofore, as One Happy Snake. http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/snakes/dispatches/dispatch2.html

September 25, 2005 In the Dark By Maryalice Yakutchik cascabel Cascabel means rattlesnake in the native Aruban tongue, a Caribbean Creole that blends African, European and Arawak Indian languages. The snake is over 3 feet, Eddy boasts. The viper retreats from our stares by hiding its pitted head under a rock on the bottom of the barrel. "THAT is a really big cascabel ," Zach says admiringly. We hunt for boas in a dense tangle of sea grape. Stinging nettle tears at our pants and fossilized coral shreds the soles of our boots. A formidable land crab stands its ground in the middle of our path, claws raised. cascabel , also known, heretofore, as One Happy Snake. A nonnative female boa constrictor waits for prey as it hangs in a tree. A motel room becomes a makeshift lab. Boa Constrictor teeth: they may be little but they're sharp. Aruba's divi-divi tree. Other creatures beside rattlesnakes and constrictors live in the forests of Aruba. A female Aruban boa. Zach releases a rattler into the wild. play video Dispatches Why Did the Snake Cross the Sea?

31. Diamond Back Rattlesnake In many instances, a young rattler deliver dry bites with no venom imparted.Many young snakes fall prey to predators such as roadrunners, Harris hawks, http://www.scenicdrive.org/cgrattler.htm

Desert Foothills Scenic Drive Tour Attractions Plants Critters ... E-mail.Us Diamond Back Rattlesnake Number to call if you are "bitten" Arizona has 17 species of rattlers; more than any other state. The Western Diamond Back and Mojave are probably the most common species found in Arizona where rattler specimens close to eight feet used to be encountered. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction and slaughter, specimens five feet or more in length are now a rarity. Rattlesnakes are believed to be highly evolved from a moccasin-like ancestor. Ready to rattle Most rattlesnakes mate in April or May, and are born in late August through October. Rattlesnakes bear living young that develop from eggs within the female's body. The mother offers no care or protection and babies are capable of biting from the moment they are born. They are born with one segment of their rattles and grow one new section each time they shed their skin. The number of rattles cannot be used to determine a rattler's age. Can live 25 years Young rattlesnakes are not able to deliver as much venom as a mature snake. In many instances, a young rattler deliver "dry bites" with no venom imparted. Many young snakes fall prey to predators such as

32. Rattlesnakes | Animal Facts | Chaffee Zoological Gardens Of Fresno rattlers, like all snakes, are effectively deaf but are excellent at Depending on the temperature and how alarmed the snake is, the rattler may vibrate http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/rattleSnakes.html

Rattlesnakes Close Window CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata SUBORDER: Serpentes FAMILY: Crotalidae [Some authors use Family Viperidae, Subfamily Crotalinae.] Crotalus sp. ] and Sistrurus sp. CLASSIFICATION: The family Crotalidae includes all pit vipers (an adaptation discussed later) which separates them from the true vipers (e.g. the Gabon Viper) in family Viperidae, an Old World Family. Crotalum (L.) [ krotalon (G.)] means "rattle" like a castanet or clapper. Interestingly, sistrum (L.) [ seistron (G.)] means "s rattle." Genus Sistrurus includes the pygmy rattlesnakes, also known as massasaugas Massasauga apparently comes from the Mississauga Indians on the river of the same name in Ontario, Canada. RANGE: North America, Central America, one species extends south of Mexico well into South America as far south as Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Length: Some of the smallest species of rattlesnakes seldom exceed 2 feet in length, and some may exceed 6 feet (if they survive man and other dangers).

33. Florida Venomous Snakes 1 An online fieldguide to the venomous snakes of Florida is presented. Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake, Pygmy rattler, Ground rattler. Dusky pygmy rattlesnake http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Venomsnk.htm

Florida Museum of Natural History’s Guide to Florida’s Venomous Snakes Although 45 species of snakes are found in Florida, only the 6 listed here are venomous and a danger to humans—see Checklist of Florida Amphibians and Reptiles . The remaining 39 species (and 41 subspecies) are harmless and should be protected for the beneficial role they play in natural ecosytems, eating insects, rodents, rabbits, and other small prey. If you are interested in all of our snakes, then you should visit our 'Online Guide to the Snakes of Florida' A word of caution is warranted here. If you find a snake and you do not know whether or not it is venomous, the safest thing to do is leave it alone. Florida snakes are not aggressive and, unless they are cornered, most will flee when humans approach. Occasionally, you might encounter one that is reluctant to leave because it is basking in the sun to get warm. Among snakebite victims, an unacceptably high number are bitten on the hands and arms when they are handling the snake. Do not catch a snake and do not handle one unless you are sure it is not venomous.

34. Horse Talk Snakes Alive! Even some harmless snakes such as bull or gopher will imitate a rattler by shakingtheir tails in dry leaves or dead grass. It may sound like a buzz but http://www.bayequest.info/horsetalk/snakes.htm

Horse Talk Horse Talk reports on subjects of interest to the Bay Area and California equine communities. Reader participation is encouraged. To respond to an article, suggest a topic, or submit an article for review, write to info@bayequest.com . To read past articles, visit the Horse Talk Archives Anyone who spends time in the outdoors should know how to identify poisonous snakes and how to stay away from them . In the United States, four poisonous snakes can be found rattlesnakes, water moccasins or cottonmouths, copperheads and coral snakes. The first three have fangs and are referred to as pit vipers. The coral snake has no fangs it injects poison with a chewing motion as it hangs on. Rattlesnakes range in size from the 18- to 24- midgets to the diamondback the largest of the rattlers. The diamondback often grows to more than 7 feet in length and weighs 20 to 30 pounds. It derives its name from the diamond-shaped blotches edged in yellow along its back. Along with its cousin the timber rattler, diamondbacks make their home in the western United States. The diamondback in the dry desert regions and the timber rattler in the upper elevations. The diamondback can be found in the Bay Area home while the timber rattler can be found up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

35. Mottled Rock Rattler Although I don t keep venomous snakes, I enjoy finding these. Although not acommon rattler, to date I have found more than my share of leps in the http://www.kingsnake.com/hudspeth/rock.htm

Mottled Rock Rattlesnake (Crotalus lepidus lepidus) Found on a private ranch in the Eagle Mountains in July of 1999 @ approx. 11:30 P.M. Size: up to 32" Range in Texas: West to the Hueco Mountains of Hudspeth County and East to Uvalde County. South into the Big Bend Region and North into the Guadalupe Mountains. Found in the rockier areas of its range. Comments: Never underestimate these little Rattlesnakes. web site. Click on the thumbnails below to see the variance in the Lepidus found in Hudspeth County. Thanks to Russ Cormack for the use of his pictures. I receive allot of email requesting information on the Hudspeth County Lepidus. I created the range map below as a general guide. It is based on my own personal field observations as well as from other reliable sources. Click on it to see an enlarged version.

36. Sunset: Western Wanderings - Interview He collected snakes as a child and became fascinated by rattlers while earning a When we reach the last aisle of snakes, we see a timber rattler. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1216/is_4_204/ai_61242042

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37. Southern New Mexico Travel And Tourism Information: Rattlesnakes and I nearly stumbled over a huge rattler, a grandmother of snakes, the big rattler those years ago. But I can still picture the snake clearly. http://www.southernnewmexico.com/Articles/Wildlife/RattlesnakesWildLives.html

@import url(../../Common/adv-styles.css); Home Search Communities Counties ... Southwest Rattlesnakes By Susan Tweit Last updated on Wednesday, January 01, 2003 New Mexico diamond back rattlesnakes Photo by Don Lovell. The biggest rattlesnake that I've ever seen was also the first one that I remember. Years ago, my brother and I nearly stumbled over a huge rattler, a grandmother of snakes, sunning herself on a patch of bare sandstone. Her heavy body was as big around as my forearm and looked to be over six feet long. The Southwest is rattlesnake country. Eleven species, ranging in size from one to seven feet long, live in northern Mexico and the United State's Southwest, more than in any other region of the Americas. Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, named for their loreal pits - heat-sensitive depressions on either side of their head behind their nostril. Loreal pits allow the snake to "see" potential prey in total darkness by picking up its body heat. These sensory organs are so acute that a rattler can detect the body heat of a mouse up to 12 inches away! Rattlesnakes come equipped with a venom-dispensing mechanism that is among the most sophisticated of all snakes'. Hollow fangs folded back at the front of their upper jaw swing down and forward when a rattler bites, stabbing and dripping venom in a single swift thrust. Rattlers' neurotoxic venom serves to subdue their prey, and also as self-defense. Rattlesnakes hunt and eat a wide variety of prey, mostly rodents such as mice and kangaroo rats, but also other small mammals, birds, lizards, and frogs. Their broad, triangular heads are designed to accommodate articulated jaws which open many times as wide as human jaws, allowing rattlers to swallow prey as large as prairie dogs whole.

38. ANIMAL BYTES - Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake The dusky pygmy rattler is one of the most abundant venomous snakes in Florida . These snakes, as with other species of rattlers, are destroyed by annual http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/d

ANIMAL BYTES MAIN PORIFERANS CNIDARIANS MOLLUSCANS ... SEARCH THE SITE DUSKY PYGMY RATTLESNAKE SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION FAST FACTS FUN FACTS BIBLIOGRAPHY ... MENU - SQUAMATA SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION COMMON NAME: dusky pygmy rattlesnake KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata FAMILY: Viperidae GENUS SPECIES: Sistrurus (rattle on tail) miliarius (mullet-like, possible reference to its blotchy color pattern) barbouri RETURN TO TOP FAST FACTS DESCRIPTION: The dusky pygmy rattlesnake is a short, thick-bodied snake. Markings include a dark line through each eye; a series of dark, roughly circular spots running down the center of the back; a thin reddish-orange stripe along the mid-body line; and dark spots on its white belly. SIZE: Range in length from 36-60 cm (15-24 in.); pygmies in excess of 75 cm (30 in) are recorded; newborns are 15-17.5 cm (6-7 in)

39. Brevard County Animal Services Brevard County has a wide variety of indigenous snakes. the Eastern Diamondbackrattler, the Pygmy rattler and the Eastern Coral snake. http://www.brevardanimalservices.com/snakes.htm

Snakes of Brevard Brevard County has a wide variety of indigenous snakes. Below you will find images of many types of snakes you may find. There are only 4 types that are venomous. They are the Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin, the Eastern Diamondback Rattler, the Pygmy Rattler and the Eastern Coral snake. All images are 'thumb-nailed' for faster loading. Click on any image to view a large image. VENOMOUS SNAKES NON-VENOMOUS SNAKES NON-VENOMOUS SNAKES Black Racer Everglades Racer Florida Brown Brahminy Blindsnake Coach Whip (juvenile) Coach Whip Coach Whip Corn Snake Coastal Dunes Crowned Eastern Garter Rough Green Rough Green Eastern Hognose Eastern Hognose Southern Hognose Indigo Indigo Florida King Scarlet King Scarlet King Scarlet South Florida Mole Kingsnake Mud Florida Pine Pine Woods Yellow Rat Yellow Rat Yellow Rat (juvenile) Peninsula Ribbon Southern Ringneck Atlantic Salt Marsh Florida Swamp South Florida Swamp Florida Green Water Florida Water Brown Water !!! VENOMOUS SNAKES !!! Eastern Coral Eastern Coral Cotton Mouth/ Water Moccasin Cotton Mouth/ Water Moccasin Cotton Mouth/ Water Moccasin Cotton Mouth/ Water Moccasin Eastern Diamondback Rattler Eastern Diamondback Rattler Dusky Pygmy Rattler Dusky Pygmy Rattler

40. WWF-India: Information Zone (Amazing Creatures) In Southern California the Pacific rattler overlaps the range of several other In the northern areas of their range and at higher elevations, snakes http://www.wwfindia.org/amazing_pae1.php

Information Zone - Amazing Creatures Rattlesnake( Crotalus willardi willardi The vibration of shell-like rings on the end of its tail makes the rattling sound. The rattle is made up of dry, hard pieces of unshed skin. As the snake grows, the number of rings increases. So the louder the rattle, bigger the snake. The snake will shake its rattle to fright away the intruder. Throughout the world there are many snakes whose venomous bite can be fatal to humans. However, in the United States there are only four the Coral Snake, the Copperhead, the Cottonmouth Water Moccasin and the Rattlesnake. The rattlesnake (genus Crotalus) is the only venomous snake native to California, but other venomous snakes make their home in the deserts of the American Southwest. Description Rattlesnakes come in 16 distinct varieties. There are numerous subspecies and color variations, but they are all positively identified by the jointed rattles on the tail. While most of the rattlers are concentrated in the southwestern United States, they extend north, east and south in diminishing numbers and varieties, so that every contiguous state has one or more varieties.

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