1. Eastern Massassauga Rattler By Sam Fynewever

2. Life cycle An Eastern Massassauga is born without an egg. Instead, they are born in a clear sac. Above: Pregnant Eastern Massassauga

3. Kind and Appearance Eastern Massassaugas are in the Massassauga family. They look moderate in size (for a snake.)

4. Habitat The EMR inhabits wetlands and moves to meadows.

5. Food The EMR has a very, very large menu– it will eat almost any small animal!!!