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So far you’ve chosen: Pit between eye and nostril on each side of head; most scales on underside of taint in a single row; Tail ending in rattle or horny button; tail tip not yellow

Four large scales on top of head in front of eyes (a)

Massasauga

Numerous small scales on top of head in front of eyes (b)

Timber Rattlesnake



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