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Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

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The average size of an adult western diamondback rattlesnake is between 4 and 6 feet. Heftier snakes can weigh nearly 15 pounds, but the average weight is three to six pounds.