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Rattlesnake
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Grades 1–3ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRI.2.1RI.3.1
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About this printable Rattlesnake science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 1-3)
The Rattlesnake is a venomous snake that thrives in desert environments. It is easily recognized by the rattle at the end of its tail, which it shakes to warn potential threats. The rattlesnake's patterned skin provides excellent camouflage against the desert landscape. It hunts small animals like mice and birds, primarily at night. During the day, the rattlesnake hides in burrows or under rocks to stay cool. Its venomous bite is used to catch prey, making the rattlesnake a formidable desert predator.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Rattlesnake in the Desert
The Rattlesnake is a venomous snake that lives in the desert. It has a rattle at the end of its tail that it shakes to warn enemies. The rattlesnake has a patterned skin that helps it blend into the desert environment. It eats small animals like mice and birds. The rattlesnake hides in burrows or under rocks to stay cool during the day and comes out to hunt at night.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. What kind of animal is a Rattlesnake?
A bird
A mammal
A fish
A snake
2. What is at the end of a Rattlesnake's tail?
A bell
A rattle
A spike
A fin
3. What does the Rattlesnake eat?
Plants
Fish
Small animals like mice and birds
Grass
4. Where does the Rattlesnake hide to stay cool during the day?
In a tree
In a nest
In burrows or under rocks
In the water
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