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WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKES ZACK WATSON. WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE ADAPTATIONS Western Diamondbacks are Pit Vipers. They have special heat.

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1 WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKES ZACK WATSON

2 WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE ADAPTATIONS Western Diamondbacks are Pit Vipers. They have special heat sensing pits located behind the nostrils.

3 HABITAT This snake can be found in deserts, grassy plains, rocky hillsides and areas around coasts.

4 RANGE This snake ranges from the South Western United States to Northern Mexico.

5 DIET This snake eats mostly mice, rats, rabbits, gophers, ground dwelling birds, lizards, and other small animals.

6 PREDATORS This snakes predators are deer, antelope, cows, horses, hawks, eagles, roadrunners, king snakes, coyote, bobcats, and fox.

7 HOME During the day these snakes will spend time in the shade under shrubs, piles of natural or artificial debris, and rocks.

8 SUMMARY Rattlesnakes are interesting snakes but highly poisonous. They can grow 3 to 5 feet long and some grow up to 7 feet long! Its lifespan is approximately 15 to 20 years long.


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