When differentiating the warning sound from an actual insect, what key factor should an experienced person note?
Answer
The persistence and source location in relation to ground cover
The sound of a pygmy rattlesnake tends to be fixed to a specific spot on the ground cover, such as leaf litter or a log, and continues to buzz even when movement stops.
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