Ep 5: The Cruel Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater, Texas
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Sweetwater, Texas is home to the largest rattlesnake roundup in the United States. Let's talk about what a rattlesnake roundup is, what happens at Sweetwater, and the ecological impact of this event.
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