Rattlesnake Scientific Name

Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes that belong to the subfamily Crotalinae. These group of snakes are distributed over a wide range of habitats, with the greatest concentration being found in Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.

Rattlesnakes are called so because of a rattle which is located at the end of their tail. When threatened, rattlesnakes make a loud rattling sound to deter potential predators. However, rattlesnakes still fall prey to many animals, including humans.

The venom of rattlesnakes is haemotoxic, which means it damages the circulatory system, causes swelling, hemorrhage and even necrosis of the muscle tissues. Depending on the species, the venom can also promote or inhibit coagulation, vascular integrity, and fibrinolysis.

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