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Article: Rattlers!(the truth is told about the amazing rattlesnake)(Illustration)
- Article from:
- Ranger Rick
- Article date:
- May 1, 1998
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1998 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Are you rattled by rattlesnakes? Well, don't be. Just sink your teeth into the real truth about these amazing reptiles.
Rattlesnakes have a bad reputation. No wonder! They look mean. They sound spooky. And you know about their nasty bite. But mostly they're misunderstood. So here is all you ever wanted to know about rattlesnakes.
What are rattlesnakes?
They're a group of snakes that have what no other snakes have: rattle-tipped tails. They also have thick bodies, wide heads, cat-like eyes (see photo), and long, hollow fangs that fold away when they're not needed. Their dull colors and patchy patterns help them blend in with their surroundings.
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