The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most widely distributed rattlesnake in North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico across the Great Plains. It overwinters communally in large den aggregations.
Best time to see a Prairie Rattlesnake
The best time to see a Prairie Rattlesnake is April–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 43,767 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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