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Renowned Snake Researcher Dies From Rattlesnake Bite

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William Martin died on Aug. 3 after suffering a bite from a timber rattler of which he was the leading expert in the U.S.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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