Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers, aka rattlesnake. They are predators that live in a wide array of habitats, hunting small animals such as b

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Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers, aka rattlesnake. They are predators that live in a wide array of habitats, hunting small animals such as birds and rodents. Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated that deters predators or serves as a warning to passers-by

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Location: Puerto Morelos, , México
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