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10152
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Beane discusses the pygmy rattlesnake, sistrurus, which is North Carolina's smallest venomous snake.
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8170
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The Carolina pygmy rattlesnake is characterized by its small size, tiny rattle, and typical pit viper appearance. Its coloration is highly variable, running the gamut from gray to brick red. Most adult snakes measure around eighteen inches, but a few approaching two feet have been found in North Carolina. Its preferred habitat is in the Sandhills and southeastern part of the state.
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