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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.
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These are relatively slender snakes and have a prehensile tail. [3] B. lateralis. The color pattern consists of an emerald green to bluish green ground color, overlaid with a series of yellow alternating paravertebral vertical bars. Some of the scales adjacent to the yellow in this pattern may be blue or black-tipped.
Adults of O. petolarius may attain a total length of 91 cm (36 in), which includes a tail 22 cm (8.7 in) long. [3] Coloration is variable. It usually consists of some combination of red and black rings or crossbands. In some individuals the light-colored crossbands are white instead of red on the anterior part of the body. [3]
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.
Pantherophis obsoletus, also known commonly as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake, [5] 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. [6] Its color variations include the Texas ...
Centipede snake (Tantilla armillata), Nicaragua (August 3, 2013) Smith's black-head snake (Tantilla hobartsmithi), El Paso County, Texas (July, 2021) Neotropical black-headed snake (Tantilla melanocephala), Paraíba, Brazil (October 2, 2018) Plains black headed snake (Tantilla nigriceps) Florida crowned snake (Tantilla relicta), Highlands County, Florida (March 20, 2007) Red black-headed snake ...
The head looks very similar to that of other Pseudocerastes species in the region, but the spider-tailed horned viper has a unique tail with a bulb-like end that is bordered by long drooping scales that give it the appearance of a spider. [4] The tail tip is waved around and used to lure insectivorous birds to within striking range. [6]