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– Strong swimmer and semi-aquatic. – Found commonly in the Southeastern United States. – Venom has cytotoxic properties, capable of causing tissue destruction.
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– Large and has long fangs. – Known for mild temperament and characteristic rattle. – Generally gives warnings before attacking
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– Seven subspecies with highly toxic venom attacking nerve endings. – Found widely across the western half of North America.
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– Has incredibly potent venom, considered the most dangerous in the Western Hemisphere. – Limited to a small area near the Arizona-Mexico border.
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– Reclusive and rarely seen. – Can hold enough venom to kill five people, but injects a small amount in most bites.
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– Largest North American venomous snake. – Has large fangs, high venom yield, and devastating potency. – Mortality rate as high as 30 percent from a bite.
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– Venom is considered the most potent of all rattlesnakes. – Delayed symptoms may include blurred vision and respiratory failure.
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