UNIT 5 THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE - Toronto Zoo
UNIT 5 THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE - Toronto Zoo
UNIT 5 THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE - Toronto Zoo
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Rattlesnake Curriculum Resource<br />
Unit 5: The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake<br />
Student Activity Sheet<br />
Name:_______________________<br />
Date:________________________<br />
AT <strong>THE</strong> ZOO…<br />
<strong>RATTLESNAKE</strong> OBSERVATION ACTIVITY<br />
Features and Distinguishing Traits<br />
1. Describe the colour and markings of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. Compare<br />
the colour and markings to at least one other snake species found at the zoo.<br />
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2. What are two distinguishing features of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake?<br />
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3. What makes the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake different from other Ontario<br />
snakes?<br />
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4. What is the rattle of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake used for? How does the<br />
snake use its rattle?<br />
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5. What are the heat-sensitive pits (found on either side of the face between the eye and<br />
the nostril) used for?<br />
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