CANEBRAKE RATTLESNAKE
(Crotalus horridus atricaudatus)
Range:  
Habitat: Wooded hillsides, swampy areas, and canebrake thickets
Diet: Preys on squirrels, mice, chipmunks, and small birds
Approx. Dimensions
of Adult:
 
Lifespan:  
Reproduction: 15-17 young are born every other year. Females mature in 4-5 years.

The record longevity exceeds 30 years.


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