Black tailed Rattlesnake Crotalus molossus Chiricahua Mountains Arizona

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Black tailed Rattlesnake Crotalus molossus Chiricahua Mountains Arizona Smelling or tasting the air with its tongue Found in Texas New Mexico and Arizona into central Mexico Occurs in many habitats but prefers mountainous and rocky areas Venonous Gives birth to live young Eats small mammals and occasionally birds and lizards Usually mild mannered

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