Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 11:35 am.
Filed under About Rattlesnakes.
Crotalus atrox may be confused with a number of snakes found in Texas, most of which are non-venomous. The majority of these snakes, however, lack the key feature of a rattle found at the end of the tail. Many snakes, including gopher snakes (Pituophis) and hognose snakes (Heterodon) may show an impressive threat display and [...]
Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 10:28 am.
Filed under About Rattlesnakes.
Crotalus atrox is a venomous pit viper species found in the United States and Mexico. It is likely responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern Mexico and the second greatest number in the USA after C. adamanteus. No subspecies are currently recognized. Common names Western diamondback rattlesnake, western diamond-backed rattlesnake, Adobe snake, Arizona [...]
