Crotalus aquilus

Crotalus AQUILUS

Crotalus AQUILUS is a species of rattlesnakes, which is common in central Mexico. It was long considered a subspecies of the Mexican plateau Rattlesnake ( Crotalus triseriatus ) and in 1992 was described as a separate species.

Features

Crotalus AQUILUS is a small species of rattlesnakes, which reaches a length of about 60 centimeters. The basic color of the snake is gray to brown, males can also have a greenish or yellowish tinge. On the back there are large, dark, almost rectangular patches, which are towards the tail to strip over the entire back. The head is mostly gray with a dark stripe that runs from the eyes to the rear ends of the mouth.

Distribution and habitat

The range of the snake is limited to a small region in the center of Mexico. She lives there in the highlands at altitudes of over 3,000 meters. The habitat is characterized by rocky and sparsely wooded areas.

Snake venom

The specific effect of the poison is largely unknown. The toxin attacks, especially blood cells and destroys them. It causes a local swelling at the bite site, which is very painful.