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A '''rattlesnake''' is a type of [[snake]] native to [[North America]], particularly the Southwest [[United States]] and the northern part of [[Mexico]]. The rattlesnake comes in 16 distinct varieties, all positively identified by the jointed rattles on the tail.<ref>http://www.desertusa.com/may96/du_rattle.html</ref>

A '''rattlesnake''' is a type of [[snake]] native to [[North America]], particularly the Southwest [[United States]] and the northern part of [[Mexico]]. The rattlesnake comes in 16 distinct varieties, all positively identified by the jointed rattles on the tail.<ref>http://www.desertusa.com/may96/du_rattle.html</ref>

The rattlesnake is native to North America, and in the 18th century was often used in flags and cartoons to denote America.

The rattlesnake is native to North America but not Europe, so in the 18th century it was often used in flags and cartoons to denote America.

 

see [[Rattlesnake (American symbol)]]

see [[Rattlesnake (American symbol)]]

[[Category:Snakes]]

[[Category:Snakes]]