Rattle Snake (Crotalus derives)

Rattle snake (Crotalus derives)

* Family: Viperidae,

* Type: Reptile,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Size: Commonly 4 to 6 feet,

* Average life span in the wild: 10 to 13 yeares,

* Scientific Name: Crotalus derives

There are approximately thirty species of rattlesnake, with numerous subspecies. They receive their name for the rattle located at the end of their tails. The rattle is used as a warning device when threatened.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake

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