Rodeo, New Mexico: World's Largest Rattlesnake Rattle
Outside the Chiricahua Desert Museum, which exhibits live rattlesnakes and large, poisonous lizards, is a sculpture of a giant rattlesnake tail sticking up from the ground.
Chiricahua Desert Museum
- Address:
- 4 Rattlesnake Canyon Rd, Rodeo, NM
- Directions:
- Chiricahua Desert Museum. I-10 exit 5. Drive south 28 miles on Hwy 80. The museum and rattle will be on the left, at the corner of Hwy 80 and Portal Rd.
- Hours:
- Museum open daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 575-557-5757
- Admission:
- Museum: Adults $5.00
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At the intersection of NM 80 and Portal Road there stands a sculpture of the largest rattlesnake rattle and tail on the planet. It is part of the Chiricahua Desert Museum. Inside you will find a myriad of different live rattlesnakes, large poisonous lizards, and collected reptilian memorabilia. You can just drive by and look at the rattle for free. A pleasant interlude while driving down or up NM 80.
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