The rattlesnake is a venomous species native to North and South America. Their venom is hemotoxic, meaning that it can destroy tissue and cause necrosis and coagulopathy. The rattlesnake gets its name from the rattle that grows from the end of its tail. They use this rattle to warn that they are about to strike. Rattlesnakes are carnivorous, mainly eating small animals such as rodents and birds.nnSpecifications:nnSold as-is without further cleaning. These do have some tissue and may seem “dusty” – this is natural.nnThe photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each rattlesnake is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, etc.nMay be missing fangsnThe amount of vertebra will vary, and some may be longer than othersnAll of these specimens are posed with their mouths opennAverage Length 8.4 cm (3.3 in.)nnAverage Width 5 cm (2 in.)nAverage Height 5.6 cm (2.2 in.)