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Common names: twin-spotted rattlesnake, [3] western twin-spotted rattlesnake, [4] more. Crotalus pricei is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Two subspecies are recognized. [5]
Common names: ridge-nosed rattlesnake, Willard's rattlesnake, Willard's rattler [4] Crotalus willardi is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. This snake is found mainly in the "sky island" region. [5] The IUCN reports this snake's conservation status as being of Least Concern. [1]
[27] [28] However, because of its large venom glands and specialized fangs, the western diamondback rattlesnake can deliver a large amount of venom in a single bite. The average venom yield per bite is usually between 250 and 350 mg, with a maximum of 700–800 mg. [5] [29] Severe envenomation is rare but possible, and can be lethal. Mortality ...
Drop for drop, massasauga venom is more potent than that of many larger species of rattlesnakes, [citation needed] but due to the lower yield (the amount it is capable of delivering in a single bite), its potential for harm is greatly reduced. The venom is a powerful hemotoxin which can cause swelling, necrosis, and severe pain.
To hunt rattlesnakes during the agency’s June 8 to July 31 season, participants must have a fishing license which is $27.97 for residents of Pennsylvania and a venomous snake permit which costs ...
The venom of the C. molossus is primarily hemotoxic, like that of most crotalids. However, it is only about two-thirds as toxic as western diamondback venom and is generally not fatal to humans. CroFab antivenom is often used to treat bites. Crotalus molossus has larger venom glands than most rattlesnakes in its region. Because its venom is ...
A fake rattlesnake is set among leaves to demonstrate its habitat outlining precautions people should take if a snake is encountered during a demonstration at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Friday. March ...
Crotalus cerastes, known as the sidewinder, horned rattlesnake or sidewinder rattlesnake, [3] is a pit viper species belonging to the genus Crotalus (the rattlesnakes), and is found in the desert regions of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like all other pit vipers, it is venomous.