When a friendly and talented rattlesnake slithers into Dustpan, Texas, he must prove his value to the residents of the town before the sheriff will allow him to stay.
Profiles the rattlesnake, explaining how it hunts and kills, describing its relationship with humans, listing its prey, and providing a range map and "myth versus fact" section.
As Little Britches, in her best attire, starts for the rodeo in town, she is waylaid by several rattlesnakes wanting to do her harm, but with some quick thinking she finds a way to outsmart them all.
Presents photographs and information about rattlesnakes, venomous species found in the U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America, looking at their physical characteristics, habitats, senses, prey, defenses, babies, and interactions with people.
Describes what rattlesnakes look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future.
