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arctic matt
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It's called the Utah Thumper. It appears to be closely related to the rattle snake. It differs in that it hibernates all summer and comes out in the winter. The rattles at the end apparently freeze up when it's cold so instead of rattling it's tail to warn it's victims. It has mutated to make a loud thumping sound! It's black in color and can range in size, this one was about 8 feet long. I started hearing it's thumping warning about halfway up the north slope of the Rodeo Grounds, and by the time I got up to the tower at Mt. Logan it was extremely irritated at me and attacked. It wasn't a deadly attack, but it can sure ruin the day!!! So be on the look out for these things!!!
