This species delivers one of the worst bites of any member of its family. The venom (not poison) is primarily neurotoxic, which affects the nervous system and causes blindness, paralysis, and death. Each scale has a raised center ridge called a “keel” which gives the snake a rough appearance.
Sauromalus ater Common chuckwallas can be found throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are communal most of the year and only become…
Crotalus atrox They feed mainly on rodents and will keep their numbers in check. Rattlesnake roundups have reduced their numbers significantly in many parts…
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