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  1. Sistrurus, genus Sistrurusnoun

    pygmy rattlesnakes

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  1. Sistrurus

    Common names: ground rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, massasaugasSistrurus is a genus of venomous pit vipers in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The genus is endemic to Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Its generic name is a Latinized form of the Greek word for "tail rattler" (Σείστρουρος, seistrouros) and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument, the sistrum, a type of rattle. Three species are currently recognized.

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  1. sistrurus

    Sistrurus is a genus of venomous pit vipers found in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The three species in this genus include the Pygmy rattlesnake, Massasauga, and the Mexican Pygmy rattlesnake. These snakes are known for their rattle, a trait they share with other members of the Viperidae family, although their rattles are much smaller. Sistrurus rattlesnakes are generally smaller than other rattlesnakes and prefer habitats such as swamps, grasslands, and forests.

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  1. Sistrurus

    Sistrurus is a genus of venomous pit vipers found in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The name is a Latinized form of the Greek word for "tail rattler" and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument, the sistrum, a type of rattle. Three species are currently recognized.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sistrurus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sistrurus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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