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PRAIRIE RATTLESNAKE
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Crotalus viridis

BEHAVIOR

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The prairie rattlesnake is solitary and nocturnal, although during the mating season, they may engage in courtship rituals and briefly congregate in dens.

DIET

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The prairie rattlesnake is an ambush predator with highly potent venom that is utilized to dispatch a variety of small vertebrate prey.

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HABITAT

The prairie rattlesnake can be found in grasslands, prairies, and rocky outcrops where it can sun itself and seek shelter in crevices.

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