Deadly Snakes: Deadly Rattlesnakes

Deadly Snakes: Deadly Rattlesnakes book cover — CONTENTS The Alarming Rattlesnake Spy the Rattlesnake A Rattler's Lifestyle Where Are the Rattlesnakes Strong Senses Hear the Rattle Specialized Predator On the Hunt Caring for the Rattlesnake Glossary Index 4 7 8 11 12 15 16 19 20 22 23 Words in the glossary appear in bold type the first time they are used in the text 3

Deadly Snakes: Deadly Rattlesnakes — page 1 — 4 THE ALARMING RATTLESNAKE On a grassland a long snake lies hidden under a gray rock This hunter is on the lookout for something to eat A mouse darts in front of the snake and with a quick snap of its head the snake strikes sinking its teeth into the small mammal Gulp The mouse is eaten whole Meet the rattlesnake a clever and deadly predator that lives throughout North America They are best known for the rattle on the tip of their tail

Deadly Snakes: Deadly Rattlesnakes — page 2 — Rattlesnakes are known for their rattle and their venomous bite This means they can produce a liquid called venom that is harmful to other animals 5

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