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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Black Mamba

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the fascinating world of the black mamba snake by learning about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, and classification through descriptions, videos, photos, news articles, and external links.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Black Rat Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Similar to the Fox Snake, the young Black Rat Snake kills by constriction. This site by the University of Nebraska includes description, habitat, diet, and size of the Black Rat Snake.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Other

Kingsnake.com: Ratsnake

For Students 9th - 10th
Kingsnake.com discusses the Ratsnake and each of its five subspecies. Select the Texas Ratsnake, Black Ratsnake, Yellow Ratsnake, Everglades Ratsnake, or the Grey Ratsnake to find additional information. Photo included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Gray Ratsnake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Previously known as black ratsnakes, the gray ratsnake is one of the largest snakes found in Canada. Described are its characteristics, young and food.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Special Concern

For Students 3rd - 8th
Species of special concern are species for whom some issue is suspected, either in abundance or distribution, but not yet proven. Its main purpose is to bring attention to species of concern before they become threatened or endangered....