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Possibly being the largest subspecies of gopher snake on average, mature specimens can have an average weight in the range of 1–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb), though the heavier known specimens can attain 3.6–4.5 kg (7.9–9.9 lb), with larger specimens being quite bulky for a colubrid snake.
[27] [28] However, because of its large venom glands and specialized fangs, the western diamondback rattlesnake can deliver a large amount of venom in a single bite. The average venom yield per bite is usually between 250 and 350 mg, with a maximum of 700–800 mg. [ 5 ] [ 29 ] Severe envenomation is rare but possible, and can be lethal.
Rattlesnake round-ups (or roundups), also known as rattlesnake rodeos, are annual events common in the rural Midwest and Southern United States, where the primary attractions are captured wild rattlesnakes which are sold, displayed, killed for food or animal products (such as snakeskin) or released back into the wild.
L. triangulum—milk snake; Leptotyphlops dulcis—blind snake; Liodytes rigida — glossy water snake; Masticophis flagellum—coachwhip snake; Nerodia erythrogaster—yellow-bellied and blotched water snake; N. fasciata—broad-banded water snake; N. rhombifera—diamond-back water snake [1] N. sipedon—northern and midland water snake
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi willardi) Southwestern Blackhead Snake; Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchelli) Western Coral snake (Micruroides euryxanthus) Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) Western Shovelnose Snake; Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake
The western massasauga is the smallest rattlesnake in Kansas and has been spotted in every county surrounding Sedgwick. It is common near Cheney Lake and the Flint Hills. This snake can be ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
Nevertheless, there are plenty of snakes that live in the park, with some of them being quite dangerous. Today, we will take a look at the largest snake found in Yellowstone National Park.