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WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKES ZACK WATSON
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WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE ADAPTATIONS Western Diamondbacks are Pit Vipers. They have special heat sensing pits located behind the nostrils.
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HABITAT This snake can be found in deserts, grassy plains, rocky hillsides and areas around coasts.
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RANGE This snake ranges from the South Western United States to Northern Mexico.
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DIET This snake eats mostly mice, rats, rabbits, gophers, ground dwelling birds, lizards, and other small animals.
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PREDATORS This snakes predators are deer, antelope, cows, horses, hawks, eagles, roadrunners, king snakes, coyote, bobcats, and fox.
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HOME During the day these snakes will spend time in the shade under shrubs, piles of natural or artificial debris, and rocks.
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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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