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The black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Four subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Pantherophis obsoletus, also known commonly as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake, [4] is a nonvenomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to central North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. [5] Its color variations include the Texas ...
The Arizona black rattlesnake is the first species of snake observed to exhibit complex social behavior, [11] and like all temperate pit vipers, care for their babies. Females remain with their young in nests for 7 to 14 days, and mothers have been observed cooperatively parenting their broods.
Note the yellow-tipped tail. What to do if you’re bitten by a copperhead (or other snake) If you’ve been bitten by a copperhead or other venomous snake , follow NC Poison Control’s advice:
The generic name Crotalus is derived from the Greek word κρόταλον krótalοn, which means "rattle" or "castanet", and refers to the rattle on the end of the tail, which makes this group (genera Crotalus and Sistrurus) so distinctive. [3] As of July 2023, 44 [4] to 53 [5] species are recognized as valid.
The dorsal fin has its origin just behind the head while the anal fin starts midway along the body; both run to near the tip of the tail. There are no pelvic or caudal fins, and the pectoral fins are small. This fish is cream or yellow, with large, brown or black, circular or oval spots.
A medium to large serpent, the gray ratsnake typically reaches an adult size of 99–183 cm (3.25–6.00 ft) total length (including tail); however, the record is 213.9 cm (7.02 ft). [6] Unlike other Pantherophis , whose conspicuous juvenile pattern fades into adulthood, the gray ratsnake in the southern part of its range does not undergo ...
Leave the snake alone. “Whenever temperatures rise and copperhead sightings become more likely, always keep in mind that snakes only bite humans in self-defense, so the best way to avoid a bite ...