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Western Massasauga Rattlesnake

Sistrurus catenatus tergeminus

Description:

Western Massasauga Rattlesnake spotted near Geronimo's Grave site on Fort Sill, OK.

Habitat:

Grasslands, prairies, rocky hillsides, and swampy marshlands.

Notes:

Massasauga means "great river mouth" in the Chippewa language and probably describes its habitat in Chippewa country.

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SargonR
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SargonR

Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Apr 16, 2017
Submitted on Apr 17, 2017

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