Fun Crotalus Durissus Facts For Kids
Crotalus durissus (Serpentes: Viperidae: Crotalus durissus) is one of the most abundant rattlesnake species found mostly in South America. Their skin has a dark-colored scaly pattern with a rough or beaded texture. They prey on rodents based on their special ability to sense their prey’s warmth. They have sharp eyes with vertical pupils. They are highly venomous and can cause serious damage to the nervous system with just one bite. They are mostly habituated in rocky areas, grasslands, savannas, or shrublands....