additional observations and notes on the natural history of the prairie rattlesnake (crotalus viridis) in colorado. | on account of their unique anatomy, physiology, natural history, ecology, and behavior, rattlesnakes make ideal subjects for a variety of different scientific disciplines. the prairie rattlesnake (crotalus viridis) in colorado was selected for investigation of its relationship to colonies of black-tailed prairie dogs (cynomys ludovicianus) with regard to spatial ecology. a total of 31 snakes were anesthetized and had radiotransmitters surgically implanted. in addition, at the time of their captu ... | 2013 | 24331557 |