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About The Lethal Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The deserts of America‚ South West are home to the most notorious of all snakes - the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. These are just one of a whole range of rattlesnakes living in the Americas, some large, some small, but all with a unique warning rattle at the end of their tails. This film explores the world of these extraordinary serpents, as well as following one female diamondback through an eventful year. Content licensed by ITV Global to Little Dot Studios.

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Title
The Lethal Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Category
Society
Runtime
52 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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