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27 species; see list of rattlesnake species and subspecies. There are approximately thirty species of rattlesnake, with numerous subspecies. They receive their name for the rattle located at the end of their tails. The rattle is used as a warning device when threatened. The scientific name Crotalus derives from the Greek, ???ta???, meaning "castanet". The name Sistrurus is the Latinized form of the Greek word for "tail rattler" (Se?st??????, Seistrouros) and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument, the sistrum, a type of rattle. Most rattlesnakes mate in the spring. All species give live birth, rather than laying eggs. The young are self-sufficient from birth. Since they do not need their mother after birth, the mother does not remain with her young. However, at least one captive study has demonstrated that females and their neonates show some level of affinity for each other's company and will cross barriers to reunite if separated.[citation needed] Contrary to popular myth, rattlesnakes are not deaf. In fact, the structure of their inner ears is very much like that of humans. They do, however, lack external ears. Sound (whether from air or ground vibration) is transmitted to the snake's inner ear via bone and muscle.[citation needed] Rattlesnakes consume mice, rats, small birds and other small animals. They subdue their prey quickly with a venomous bite as opposed to constricting. The venom will immediately stun or kill typical prey. Rattlesnake venom can kill in 20 seconds, but a rattlesnake will follow prey that does not quickly succumb to the venom and attempts to escape. Rattlers are known to strike at distances up to two-thirds their body length.
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1. Conservation and the Massasauga Rattlesnakes
August 27, 2009
Snakes are not nature's cuddliest creatures. Many snakes are killed because they are perceived as malevolent and venomous, even though they only strike if they feel threatened. As such, snake species are on the decline. Among the endangered snakes on the North American continent is the Massasauga rattlesnake, or swamp rattler.
Possessing the distinction of being the only venomous snake in Ontario (Canada) and Michigan (USA), this pit viper is found in low swampland across the Midwest and towards the eastern states, namely New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minneso... (read more)
Author: Francis Murphy
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2. New Dodge Viper Specs
July 29, 2009
Entering the car world in 1992, the Dodge Snake has had undergone many changes as well as many obstacles. This year, 2006, the Dodge Snake is on its 3rd generation of autos. On This time around, the car is introduced as an all-new coupe. Dan Knott, the director of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) for the Chrysler Group states, "Demand for a Dodge Viper Coupe started the day we introduced the Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 Convertible for 2003. The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe is a natural evolution of the heritage of the Dodge Viper, and gives enthusiasts exactly that they are searching for... (read more)
Author: Jacques Barron
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3. 3 THINGS TO DO TO AVOID GETTING SCAMMED AS A BEGINNING MARKETER
May 19, 2009
3 THINGS TO DO TO AVOID GETTING SCAMMED AS A BEGINNING MARKETER
By Charles L. Evans CEO Rattlesnake Mountain Enterprises Inc.
I believe that every new internet marketer gets scammed at least once in the first month of trying to be on line. You are new and eager to get things done. You don't know where to start. So you get a zillion messages that say buy my product and you will be an instant millionaire. This is bunk. The ain't no free lunch.
The reality is you are going to buy products that you don't need or that don't work for you. The important thing is to limit these... (read more)
Author: Charles Evans
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4. Cooking with Delicious Rattlesnake Meat and Uses of Honey Varieties in Cooking
February 09, 2009
Rattlesnake meat is a southwestern delicacy. If you haven't ever eaten rattlesnake, you are in for a real treat. No, it doesn’t taste like chicken! It has a much gamier flavor – much more reminiscent of pheasant, frog legs, alligator, or even elk. There are two ways to cook rattlesnake meat: De-boned, or with the bones still intact. If you cook it with the bones intact you will have to deal with them while eating it for the help www.july4-recipes.com. This is no big deal really, and in fact many “just the snake” type recipes (baked snake, southern fired snake, etc.) call for the snake to be c... (read more)
Author: zsandeep z
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5. Rattlesnake Bar & Grill
November 29, 2008
Name and Address of the venue: Boston Rattlesnake Bar & Grill 384 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116
Date and Time of Event: 13 Dec 2008 , 7:00 PM
Website of venue: rattlesnakebar.com
Boston Singles come join us for night of drinks, appetizers and mingling at the Rattlesnake Bar and Grill. Since its season of giving we have joined Toy for Totes, we ask that you bring one toy for a child that will go without this year!
About Therelationshipcompany.com Therelationshipcompany.com brings single men and women together in a safe online environment providing the ability to ... (read more)
Author: Cameron Sharpe
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6. Is Personalized Search Really the End of Search Engine Optimization
November 24, 2008
Recently, Google has been working on personalizing search results. If you don’t search within a Google Account, your rankings have been shifting based on your recent search activity. If you Google a keyphrase like “rattlesnake boots” then Google “rattlesnake skin boots”, you will see this at the top right of Google’s search results. “Customized based on recent search activity.”
So you might be thinking, “oh no, that is the end of SEO!” if everyone sees different results, how can one measure success? Fear not my good web marketer, for search engine optimization is not dead, it’s simply bei... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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7. The Whole Chicken
November 14, 2008
Why is it, when someone can’t identify a particular new flavor, they say it tastes “just like chicken”? For example, if someone tastes rattlesnake meat, they invariably say it tastes “just like chicken”. Or it might be alligator meat they say tastes “just like chicken”, even though technically an alligator is a reptile, and a chicken is part of the fowl species.
When the first chicken was ever consumed remains a mystery. It is thought to be a descendent of the wild Red Junglefowl found in India. From its eventual domestication centuries ago, there are now more than 24 billion chickens on ... (read more)
Author: Kimberly Ruzich
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8. Wild Game Meats - The New Health Conscious Alternative
January 06, 2008
Why Health Conscious Diners Are Turning To Wild Game Meats
Over the last few years, more and more people are adding healthier alternatives to their diets. As a society, we're becoming much more knowledgeable about healthy choices, fat content, and artificial ingredients. There has been a growing trend away from some of the traditional high fat and high cholestorol meat choices, while seeking out healthier, easy-to-prepare alternatives. Certain types of wild game meats, previously largely unavailable in the marketplace, are turning up more and more frequently on restaurant menus and... (read more)
Author: Jim Hofman
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9. Snakes - They're not as slithery as some people I know
March 06, 2006
When I was a youngster growing up in the 1960's and early 70's, I was lucky that we lived on a farm out in the country. One of the favorite pastimes I had, was going hunting for snakes on a nice warm sunny day. Living on the farm, was like living in 'snake heaven'. We had copperheads, milk snakes, grass snakes, black snakes, and garter snakes. We heard of rattlers living up in the hills or nearby places, but I never saw one while growing up.
I would find myself an old burlap bag or feed sack out in the barn, and head up the road a short distance. Along the sidehill near our farm were nu... (read more)
Author: Robert Benjamin
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10. Kiki and the Rattlesnake
December 18, 2005
It gets hot in Texas. The air shimmers and dances above the plains, and the baking sun draws a spider's web of foot-deep cracks in the hard-packed clay. Lizards dig in under the biggest rocks they can find, and even the prairie dogs hide deep in their burrows, venturing out only in the late evenings to scrounge for seeds and dry grasses. And cats? Well, cats mostly stay indoors, if they have a choice, in the cool, comfy world of air conditioning and ceiling fans.
The early mornings are nice, though, for strolls in the garden and for long, leisurely baths on the patio swing. Kiki's stitch... (read more)
Author: Kathie Freeman
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11. Adder's Tongue
February 16, 2004
Adder's Tongue
Author: Judi Singleton
Subject: Herbal Harvest
Published: February 4th 2004
Common Names
Dog-tooth violet
Erythronium
Lamb's tongue
Rattlesnake violet
Serpent's tongue
Snake leaf
Trout lily
Yellow erythronium
Yellow snakeleaf
Yellow snowdrop
Parts Usually Used
Bulb, leaves
Description of Plant(s) and Culture
Adder's tongue is a perennial plant to 1 foot high; its bulbous root is light brown on the outside and white inside. It grows two leathery, basal, lanceolate, pale green, mottled leaves with purplish or brownish spots; and one drooping, mini... (read more)
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12. All That Glitters Is Not Winning! For The Birds You Say?
July 29, 2003
A big misconception about a person who seems to win all the time is that he always wins. In reality, if a person never fails, he is already sucking up to a rattlesnake as big as west Texas.
A Blessing In Disguise!
One thing that a big honcho will never tell you is that; "it's ok to lose". But, speaking as a business man who has lost his pride and ego, I'm here to tell you, it is ok! In fact, it is critical. You see, losing is part of the cycle of living.
As Solomon once said, there's a time to live and a time to die; a time to sow, a time to reap. There is a time for everything... (read more)
Author: Richard Vegas
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