Crotalus is a genus of pit vipers, commonly known as rattlesnakes or rattlers, [2] in the family Viperidae. The genus is found only in the Americas from southern Canada to northern …

Apr 14, 2025 · The term “crotalus” is a Latin term that comes from the Greek word “krotalon” (κροταλον), which means “rattle.” (As a result, “crotalus” is also the name of a genus of …

Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers found only in the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, colloquially known as rattlesnakes.

Crotalus durissus, known as the South American rattlesnake, [2] tropical rattlesnake, [4] and by other names, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. It is the most …

A crotalus on display. A crotalus (Spanish: matraca), [1] [2] also known as a crotalum or clapper, is a wooden liturgical rattle or clapper that replaces altar bells during the celebration of the …

Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers found only in the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina. The name comes from the Greek word krotalon, which means "rattle", …

Dec 13, 2019 · Scientific Name: Crotalus or Sistrurus; Common Name: Rattlesnake; Basic Animal Group: Reptile; Size: 1.5–8.5 feet; Weight: 2–15 pounds; Lifespan: 10–25 years; Diet: …

…also belong to the genus Crotalus, including the small North American sidewinder (C. cerastes). The other three species belong to a more primitive genus, Sistrurus, which includes the North …

Crotalus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 174305. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the …

Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers in the family Viperidae, known as rattlesnakes or rattlers. The genus is found only in the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, …