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Vocabulary  Species- A group of animals or plants that have many characteristics in common.  Surroundings- The objects, influences or conditions of a place.

 Survive- To live and be active through and after an event.  Prey- Any animal hunted or killed by another animal for food.

 Alert- Heightened sense of watchfulness for possible danger.  Predators- As animals that live by preying on, or hunting and eating,other animals.

 Vibrates- moves back and forth or up and down very fast.  Lunging- Making a sudden forward movement.

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Rattlers by Ellen Lambeth

Video on rattle snakes  YouTube - Nature Center Show: Rattle Snakes YouTube - Nature Center Show: Rattle Snakes YouTube - Nature Center Show: Rattle Snakes

Introduction  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

Rattle  The rattle is composed of a series of nested, hollow beads which are actually modified scales from the tail tip. Each time the snake sheds its skin, a new rattle segment is added.  They may shed their skins several times a year depending on food supply and growth rates.  Newborn rattlesnakes (pre- button) do not have functional rattles; it isn't until after they have shed their skin for the first time that they gain an additional bead, which beats against the first bead, known as the button, to create the rattling sound.  Adult snakes may lose their rattles on occasion, but more appear at each molting. If the rattle absorbs enough water in wet weather, it will not make noise. molting

Where do rattlers live?  There are about 30 different species (kinds), and you can find at least one kind or another in almost every state. Rattlers also live in southern Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America.  Different rattlers hang out in different habitats. For example, sidewinders are in deserts, and many timber rattlers live in rocky woodlands. Canebrake rattlers can be found in swamps, while prairie rattlers live in grasslands.

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