Re: evolution of the rattle

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Posted by Marty on April 24, 2002 at 06:06:42:

In Reply to: evolution of the rattle posted by east coast dave on April 23, 2002 at 23:03:18:

More than likely the hypothesis Corwin was forwarding is incorrect. Evidence seems to indicate rattlesnakes evolved in the Mexican highlands, an area with few large ungulates in comparison to grassland habitats.

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Re: evolution of the rattle Greg Knoell 04/25/02 (9)
- Re: insects...... Rich G. 04/26/02 (4)
  - I can't tell you how many times... Kenny Wray 04/26/02 (3)
    - I've seen quite a few people gain altitude at the sound of a cicada........ GQ 04/26/02 (2)
      - By the way, try throwing in a grasshopper or cricket to your mice.......... GQ 04/26/02 (1)
        
        Yes but don't throw a Grasshopper>> Jerry Feldner 05/16/02 (0)
- completely agree here.......and... James Van Dyke 04/25/02 (3)
  - Unfortunately, almost none of this has... Kenny Wray 04/26/02 (1)
    - Klauberi tail coloration and caudal luring - Mike M. 05/02/02 (0)
  - Unfortunately, almost none of this has... Kenny Wray 04/26/02 (0)
Does there have to be a specific reason? (more) WW 04/25/02 (4)
- True, true James Can Dyke 04/25/02 (1)
  - Yeah, Lachesis have been hypothesized... Kenny Wray 04/26/02 (0)
- Hey Wolfgang!... Kenny Wray 04/25/02 (1)
  - Hey Kenny, WW 04/26/02 (0)
I would have to hypothesize... Kenny Wray 04/24/02 (18)
- i agree east coast dave 04/24/02 (2)
  - Warning or death warrant......... Kerby... 04/25/02 (1)
    - ok, but not my point ecd 04/26/02 (0)
- I don't totally dismiss the idea of a caudal lure....... Rich G. 04/24/02 (14)
  - Hey Rich... Kenny Wray 04/25/02 (10)
    - Good thoughts Kenny..... Rich G. 04/25/02 (9)
      - Diversionary tactics... Jaffo 04/25/02 (8)
        
        Re: Diversionary tactics... Greg Knoell 04/25/02 (2)
        
        Re: Diversionary tactics... Jaffo 04/26/02 (1)
        
        I agree...more... Greg Knoell 04/26/02 (0)
        
        Re: Diversionary tactics... Rich G. 04/25/02 (4)
        
        As for the diversionary tactics... Kenny Wray 04/26/02 (0)
        
        Re: Diversionary tactics... Jaffo 04/26/02 (2)
        
        Re: Diversionary tactics... Rich G. 04/26/02 (1)
        
        That is very interesting Rich... Greg Knoell 04/26/02 (0)
  - But... James Van Dyke 04/24/02 (2)
    - I have observed........ Kerby... 04/25/02 (0)
    - We are talking about snakes I have had well over a decade... Rich G. 04/24/02 (0)

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