Prairie Rattlesnake- Crotalus viridis-
The Prairie Rattlesnake color varies from light brown to green, with a yellowish belly. Dark oval spots with light colored borders run along the center of its back. The spots become cross-bands on the back part of the body and rings around the tail. Adults will range in length from 30-40 inches, but have been recorded as long as 57 inches. A three foot rattlesnake will normally weigh one pound. The prairie rattlesnake is an important predator of prairie dogs and other small rodents. This snake may actually live in prairie dog towns residing in the old burrows of their former prey.
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