Massasauga
(Sistrurus catenatus)
Familie: Vipers (Viperidae)
Orden: Squamates or Scaly Reptiles (Squamata).		 Click to see large distribution map

Size:  40-100 cm.
Distribution:  Southeastern Canada (Ontario), central USA and northeastern Mexico.

References:

Conant, R. & Collins, J.T. 1998. A field guide to reptiles & amphibians. Eastern and central North America. Peterson Field Guide Series no. 12. 616 pp.









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Rune Midtgaard
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The Massasauga is one out of three species of pigmy rattlesnake.
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