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Tropical rattlesnake

 

tropical rattlesnake

 

Scientific Name: Crotalus terrificus

 

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Size: Average 1.4 meters, maximum 2.1 meters.

 

Appearance: Coloration is light to dark brown with a series of darker rhombs or diamonds bordered by a buff color.

 

Type of Venom: highly toxic venom containing neurotoxic and hemotoxic

 

Nature: Extremely dangerous with an irritable disposition, ready to strike with little or no warning (use of its rattle). This species has a  components that paralyze the central nervous system and cause great damage to tissue.


Distribution: Southern Mexico, Central America, and Brazil to Argentina.

 

Habitat: Found in sandy places, plantations, and dry hillsides.

 

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