Essay about Rattlesnakes of the Southwest

The southernmost band was called Penateka, or "Honey Eaters." Their range extended from the Edwards Plateau to the headwaters of the Central Texas rivers. Because of their location, the Penatekas played the most prominent role in Texas history. North Of Penateka, country was the habitat of the band called Nokoni, or "Those Who Turn Back." The Nokonis roamed from the Cross Timbers region of North Texas to the mountains of New Mexico. Two smaller bands, the Tanima ("Liver-Eaters") and the Tenawa ("Those Who Stay Downstream"), shared the range of the Nokonis. These three divisions are sometimes referred to collectively as Middle Comanches. Still farther north was the range of the Kotsotekas, or "Buffalo-Eaters." Their territory covered what is now western Oklahoma, where they often camped along the Canadian River. The northernmost band was known as the Yamparikas, or "Yap-Eaters," a name derived from that of an edible root. Their range extended north to the Arkansas River. The fifth major band, known as Quahadis (“Antelopes”), roamed the high plains of the Llano Estacado.

Snakes don’t have a left and right side but there is an interesting study about that which is that Adult snakes (16 of 20 snakes) preferred to coil in the clockwise direction. Many female snakes (15 of 20 snakes), but few male snakes (only 4 of 10 snakes), also tended to coil in a clockwise pattern. This suggests that the location of internal organs such as the lungs, kidney and stomach may affect coiling direction. For example, in some snakes, the right lung is pushed

Scientist fear that huge 250 pound Burmese Pythons could spread from South Florida to much of the Southern United States. According to a survey report, pythons find ⅓ of the United States to be comfortable for them to spread. Snakes such as Burmese Pythons have shown to be highly adaptable. These snakes can slither at a constant rate of 20 miles, and they never stop moving. The Burmese Python have killed children who were mistaken for food and are unable to stop their instinctive reaction to coil and squeeze. However, Burmese Pythons will have to get past Florida’s alligators first. The absence of predators such as alligators can make these snakes’ journey much easier.

There are many different species of snakes that inhabit Arizona, but the Sonoran Coral Snake, the Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake, the Milk Snake, and the Sonoran Shovel-Nosed Snake are particularly interesting because despite being different species they all look like one another. The red, black, and yellow stripes they share can be attributed to evolution and environment. The four species of snakes have different diets, habitats, and distribution, but they do share one environmental element: primary predators. All four snakes have raptors, long tailed weasels, and badgers as predators. These snakes have evolved to have stripes because raptors, long tailed weasels, and badgers are less likely to eat snakes with red, black, and yellow stripes

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The Mojave Rattlesnake is found in the mojave desert of california and in western parts in texas southern nevada edge of mexican plateau.Its habitat varies between dry deserts grasslands and bushes. Adults can reach 2 to 4 inches which is a medium sized snake. Some can be greenish, greenish gray ,olive green , and occasionally brownish or yellowish. The diamond back rattle snakes adaptation is that they have a toxic venom the can help kill predators.

The western diamondback has pattern like a raccoon’s tail and when they are young they colors are more distinctive as they older they become blurred and camouflaged. “The western diamond-backed rattlesnake can be found in arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert, plains, rocky hills, grassland, shrubland, woodland, dried river beds and coastal islands” (Arkive, 2015).

To begin with, Burmese pythons are ruining the Everglades and the animal population there. They are eating those animals and are destroying the Everglades. These snakes have no venom, but they have other techniques to murder their prey. Source one tells us that Burmese pythons are carnivores and usually survive on small birds and other creatures. This type of python is one of the largest snakes in the world.

When capture snakes are euthanized by USNPS personnel, and the nest is destroyed. Other ways of removing the Burmese pythons are by isolating the chemical cues (pheromones) that pythons use during mating season. Once isolated, pheromones can lure pythons into traps. Trained dogs are being looked at for their effectiveness at sniffing out snakes. A release of an exotic animal in Florida is a first-degree misdemeanor with a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. Regulation went up in 2008 to limit the sale of "reptiles of concern” like the Burmese pythons, African rock pythons, reticulated pythons, green anacondas, etc. microchip implant and identification for reptiles two inches in diameter or greater. Conduct research before purchasing an exotic pet. If someone no longer cares for an exotic pet, call the Fire Rescue Department. (McCleery, 2015) The Burmese python poses challenges to trap. Trapping, a traditional method of snake capture, can include an inescapable funnel device and a drift fence that direct the snake into the trap. It is important that the drift fence is inserted into the so the snakes don’t bypass it. The problem with this is with the hard limestone foundation making construction of the drift fences difficult. Finally, the immense area that the Burmese python occupied will make it hard to utility an extensive trapping. It would be more practical to trap them on

A young man named Isherwood Williams had been researching alone near his cabin for two weeks when he was bit by a rattlesnake. Although he hadn’t seen anyone during that time, he didn’t think anything was wrong because he was used to being alone. After a few days of going through a little bit of sickness from the rattlesnake bite, he drove to the nearest ranch, but he didn’t find anyone

The Jennings prairie is one of the few places in Pennsylvania where the Massasauga Rattlesnake is found. The massasauga is endangered in Pennsylvania and is strictly protected. The massasauga is venomous and may bite if surprised or threatened. The staff at Jennings ask you to please stay on the trails for your own safety and the snake’s protection. Over three quarters of the park is covered by forest (www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings/). Stream valleys, upland forests, and wetlands, provide diverse habitats for wildlife at Jennings. The massasauga rattle snake isn’t like most rattle snakes. It has 9 enlarged scales on top of the head. Stocky with a well-developed rattle, the massasauga s brownish gray with rounded dark

Throughout the man’s dilemma, the rattler is always calm and relaxed. When first spotted by the man, the snake’s head was “merely turned … To watch what [the man] would do.” Many snakes would feel threatened just seeing a human; this rattler is only wary, and reacts with dignity. He does nothing to the man, not even rattle, until he is physically threatened. The rattler “[sees] the hoe” in the man’s hand, and yet, still does not feel the need to attack, which helps the reader to sympathize with the snake because he does nothing wrong. Eventually, after the rattler is killed, the snake’s “jaws gape and snap once more,” signifying his defeat and last-ditch effort to fight. The rattler’s final snap reminds the readers that he is a wild animal; he was not born with the self restraint shown in his interactions with the man. To expect the rattler to bite the man in the beginning would not be farfetched, as wild animals are unpredictable. Readers sympathize with the snake’s final moments because he was solely respectful to the man. His respect is much more than could be expected of him, but his life is still taken. How the snake acts throughout the story makes readers feel sorry for him, as well as his

For example, while you are at the Grand Canyon you can see different wildlife that are in that area. Some examples of the animals that live there are woodpeckers, wild turkeys, warblers, white-tailed deer, armadillos, raccoons, red foxes, and even gray squirrels. Many people that are from Georgia may be familiar with several of this animals, but for example people from another state or country have never seen some of the animals that live in the canyon. Many of the animals that are living in the little grand canyon now are extinct. Another thing you may see other than the wildlife is the variety of sand.

A rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. In the story. “The Rattler”, a man encounters a deadly rattlesnake during a peaceful walk in the desert and he kills the snake in order to protect others. The author uses language and details of the snake, the man, and the setting to generate sympathy for the snake and empathy for the man.

The Diadophis punctatus, or more commonly known as the ring-neck snake, is a harmless nocturnal snake that lives throughout the eastern and central part of North America. In Idaho, ring-neck snakes can be found at the west and south-east part of the state.