Pygmy Rattlesnake
Pygmy Rattlesnake ~ Sistrurus miliarius
Genus: Sistrurus
Species: miliarius
Adult body length: 12 - 24 inches
Body length at birth: 6 - 7 inches
Breeding period: July - September
Young per year: 2 - 32 young per year
Typical foods: Small rodents, small snakes, lizards, and insects
Habitat: pines, hardwoods, swamps and a variety of habitats, but are generally found in dry habitats
Can be found: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri
Short description: venomous, broad headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, vertical pupils, small rattle on tail (Can Be Difficult to See)
General description:
The Pygmy Rattlesnake is a highly venomous
snake only growing 1 - 2 foot in length. It has a
very small rattle that can only be heard from
about two feet away. Be very careful when hiking
in the woods. The Pygmy Rattlesnakes normal
never sounds their rattle when approached. They
are known to strike constantly at their provoker
injecting their deadly venom. Pygmy Rattlesnakes
are easily camouflaged with their backgrounds
especially when they are coiled.
May 09 2007 09:31 pm