Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes

Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is just 1 of 3,600 species of snake. They belong to the family of Viperidae, which is a family of venomous snakes found throughout the world except Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, Ireland, Hawaii and other islands. While feared, death from snake bites are extremely rare (5-6 citizens in the US) compared to other animals and other causes (car accidents). These animals are more afraid of you than you should be of them. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Thank you for following us and subscribing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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