Western Pygmy Rattlesnake
| Geographical Range | United States, from western Kentucky to eastern Texas |
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| Habitat | Open woodlands; fields near swamps, marshes, ponds |
| Scientific Name | Sistrurus miliarius streckeri |
| Conservation Status | Not listed by IUCN |
This is one of the smallest rattlesnakes in North America, averaging only 15 to 20 inches in length. Also "small" is the sound of its rattle: it resembles the noise an insect might make and can be heard from only about three to six feet away.
Did You Know?
This snake is venomous.