The Rattlesnake

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The Rattlesnake

• A deadly and venomous snake

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Habitat

• Rattlesnakes inhabit low elevation sandy areas,
  long-leaf pine forests, pine flatwoods, sand hill
  communities, turkey oak forests, live oak
  hammocks, pine ridges or coastal areas. So if
  youre to ever go in a place like that, watch
  out! You do not want to be seen by a rattlesnake.

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Dangers

• When you encounter a rattlesnake, you have to
  watch out. Even though rattlesnakes attack only
  when threatened, they can be dangerous.
  Rattlesnakes have a venomous bite that can either
  harm you dangerously or worse, kill you, if not
  treated immediately.
• Rattlesnakes have really sharp fangs?

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Preventing Attacks

• First, you have to know where rattlesnakes live.
  Rattlesnakes prefer hot climates, but others,
  like Diamondback snake, prefer a moist climate.
  It is also important to have a buddy with you if
  you are hiking, because if you get bitten, your
  partner can call an ambulance.
• If you get in the way of a rattlesnake, back off
  CALMLY. Do not make fast and agitated movements,
  because this might make the snake feel
  threatened.
• Do not provoke the rattlesnake. Remember,
  rattlesnakes only attack when they feel
  threatened or angered.
• Leave the snake alone. Many people get bitten in
  the process of trying to heroically get rid of
  the snake. The snake will try to defend itself,
  and consequences are not pleasant.
• When you go camping, always check out the place
  before setting up the tents. There might just be
  a rattlesnake out there. You never know.

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Interesting Facts

• About 8,500 people in the United States get
  bitten every year by rattlesnakes, and 9 of them
  die from the bite.
• The rattlesnakes rattle can be heard up to 60
  feet away.
• Rattlesnakes can only hear vibrations-they cant
  even hear other snakes rattles.
• Scientists have identified over 36 types of
  rattlesnakes.
• Rattlesnakes are usually about 2.4 meters long.
• The average lifespan of a rattlesnake is about 20
  years.

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