Where are the rattlesnakes distributed?

Rattlesnake is a kind of tube-toothed venomous snake, with a series of horny rings at the end of its tail, which is a remnant after molting many times. when it encounters an enemy or rapid activity, it quickly swings the tail ring, which can swing 40 times per second and 60 times per second. It can make a loud sound for a long time, so it is called a rattlesnake. Let's take a look at where the rattlesnakes are distributed.

Where are the rattlesnakes distributed?

Rattlesnakes are distributed in arid areas from Canada to South America, with a large difference in body length. For example, several smaller species in Mexico are only about 30 centimeters, while the eastern rattlesnake is about 2.5 meters. There are two genera, Rattlesnake and Rattlesnake. The dwarf rattlesnake is small, with nine large scales on top of its head. Rattlesnakes vary in size and vary from species to species, but the scales on the top of the head are very small. The most common rattlesnakes in North America are wood-grained rattlesnakes in the eastern and central United States, prairie rattlesnakes in several western states, eastern rhombus rattlesnakes and western rattlesnakes, the latter two of which are the largest.

What kind of food do rattlesnakes eat?

Rattlesnakes are predators that eat rodents and other small animals (such as rabbits, mice, etc.). Young snakes feed mainly on lizards and quickly suppress their prey with toxins that can immediately stun or kill their prey. They also track prey that are not suppressed by toxins and try to escape, attacking up to 2/3 of their body length.

What kinds of rattlesnakes do you have?

1. Dwarf rattlesnakes: dwarf rattlesnakes are venomous snakes distributed in Canada, the United States and Mexico under the subfamily Viperidae. They are significantly smaller than rattlesnakes, have nine larger forehead scales and have a noisy tail, but can produce higher and denser sounds than ordinary rattlesnakes either in frequency or tone. Although the toxicity of pygmy rattlesnakes is generally considered to be a less dangerous toxin, it is the most correct attitude that any venomous snake bites must be handled carefully and receive relevant treatment immediately.

2. Eastern rattlesnakes: eastern rattlesnakes are the largest rattlesnakes in the world. They are less and less common in the United States and are often run over by cars or caught in rattlesnakes. Venom is very toxic and has a lot of poison, which is not surprising, because it is very large, and now in the United States, only one or two people die every year from being bitten by rattlesnakes. But because of its astonishing size and its venom, snake catcher Nigel Marvin ranks third on the list of the top 10 deadliest snakes in the United States.

3. Horn rattlesnakes: horned rattlesnakes, also known as lateral snakes, are small nocturnal snakes of the viper family, native to the sandy deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States, with a length of about 45 to 75 centimeters, with horned scales above the eyes, yellowish, pink or gray, inconspicuous spots on the back and both sides of the body, coiling sideways in the desert, leaving unique j-shaped marks, poisonous and generally not fatal after biting.

4. South American rattlesnakes: South American rattlesnakes are rattlesnakes distributed in South America, which can be up to 1.8 meters long and have two distinct black lines from neck to head. The toxin of South American rattlesnakes is like playing Russian roulette. The toxin effect of adult rattlesnakes can only damage blood cells and tissues, but young rattlesnakes can warn before they ring, so their toxins can also bend muscles and climb stalks. And attack the respiratory system, leading to respiratory failure, the more effective toxin can make up for the young rattlesnake can not give a warning.

5. The goddess rattlesnake: the rattlesnake is a poisonous snake species under the viper family of the serpent suborder, which is mainly distributed in northwestern Mexico and its adjacent coasts and islands. at present, three subspecies have been identified. The goddess rattlesnakes prefer to live in the desert, but they can be found in some jungles in northwestern Mexico, because the local forests are characterized by a mixture of pine and oak and short-term tropics, making them suitable for rattlesnakes. They also live in rocky areas or sand dunes, and are sometimes attracted by the physical waste left behind by human settlements.

6. Twin-spotted rattlesnake: the twin-spotted rattlesnake, also known as the double-spotted rattlesnake, is a poisonous rattlesnake of the subfamily Viperidae, mainly distributed in the United States and Mexico. The adult twin-spotted rattlesnake is usually no more than 50 to 60 centimeters long, with the current record of 66 centimeters, with gray, brown-gray (sometimes brown-red) as the tone and many small brown spots. The texture of the dorsal scale is spotted, which is divided into left and right rows with the central axis of the spine as the boundary. There are about 39 to 64 pairs of such markings.

7. Tiger spot rattlesnakes: Tiger spot rattlesnakes have many longitudinal stripes on their backs, few adults reach 100 centimeters, and the largest specimen is 88.5 centimeters long, with a small head and a large back. Distributed in Arizona in the southeastern United States and Sonora in northwestern Mexico. Tiger spot rattlesnakes are the most toxic of all rattlesnakes, and although highly toxic, they do not seem to cause serious local or systemic symptoms.