Tag: gray rattlesnake

<p><b>Sistrurus tergeminus</b>, or the eastern massasauga rattlesnake, is a small, nocturnal pit viper native to the temperate forests and wetlands of the North American Midwest. Characterized by its distinctive gray to brown coloration and rattle, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling rodent populations and serves as an indicator of environmental health.</p>

<p><b>Sistrurus tergeminus</b>, or the eastern massasauga rattlesnake, is a small, nocturnal pit viper native to the temperate forests and wetlands of the North American Midwest. Characterized by its distinctive gray to brown coloration and rattle, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling rodent populations and serves as an indicator of environmental health.</p>