Like other subspecies of pygmy rattlesnake, the Carolina pygmy is a primarily crepuscular species, active around dawn and dusk; and targets a wide variety of prey including small reptiles, amphibians, centipedes and small snakes. Their young also have yellow-tipped tails to lure prey.

Habitat/range: Pigmy rattlers are rare but can be found in the southeastern Coastal Plain and in the Sandhills of North Carolina in pine flatwoods and scrub oak habitats. They have also been found at Crowder’s Mountain State Park in Gaston County. Reproduction: Pigmy Rattlesnakes give birth to 3–9 babies in late summer or early fall.

The Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake is a subspecies of the Eastern Pygmy Rattlesnake and is known for its small size and distinctive coloration. Adults generally measure between 12 to 24 inches long, making them the quintessential miniature rattlesnake.

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The Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake (S. m. miliarius), is generally pink or oranger in appearance, and is most commonly found in habitats with sandy well drained soils. While the Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake (S. m. barbouri) is grayer and darker in appearance and has a preference wetland edges in hardwood forests. Contributed by Jake Zadik (02/28/2020)

Sistrurus miliarius, commonly called the pygmy rattlesnake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae (pit vipers) of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the Southeastern United States .

2024年4月25日 · Know the pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) – what it looks like, how big it gets, color, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, venom, and if it can kill you.

Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Species. Sistrurus miliarius. Subspecies. Sistrurus miliarius miliarius. Identification Numbers. TSN: 174303. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of ...

2023年7月18日 · Pygmy Rattlesnakes range throughout the southeastern United States, occupying densely vegetated areas within flatwoods, sandhills, and wetland ecotones. Across their range, their coloration is extremely variable; these adult Carolina Pygmies were found in a region where the local pygmy population is fiery red.

The Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake, often called the "Ground Rattler", is a heavy-bodied snake. The body of the snake is grey or reddish. A red or rust colored stripe often runs along the spine. The snake is marked by dark brown or black blotches along its …