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Debunking the “Baby Rattlesnake” Myth: Why Science Finally Silences a Dangerous Urban Legend

By Nana Wu

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July 10, 2026

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For decades, a pervasive piece of folklore has echoed through hiking trails, emergency rooms, and casual dinner conversations across North America: the belief that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than their adult counterparts. The narrative…