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 Argentina. [1] The …

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 rattlesnakes.)

Crotalus is a genus of venomous pit vipers commonly known as rattlesnakes, found mainly in North and South America. These snakes are easily recognized by the keratin-filled rattle at the tip of their tails, …

Aug 14, 2025 · Bulletin of the United States National Museum (24):1-249); Texas Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox: Stejneger, Leonhard H. 1895. The poisonous snakes of North America.

Rattlesnakes (Crotalus) embody a captivating blend of allure and danger in the world of reptiles. Known for their distinctive rattle and striking patterns, these serpents are an integral part of the ecosystems …

The vaccine is designed to elicit an immune response to the major protein fractions of Crotalus atrox (Western diamondback rattlesnake) that may also cross-react to the major protein fractions of some …

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, and member …

…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 American …

The Latin word crotalus (and the less frequently referenced liturgical instrument crotalum) derive from the Ancient Greek krotalon (κρόταλον). The latter term referred to a type of clapper, rattle, or …

Crotalus atrox has a plump body, short tail, and a broad triangular head. Like all Pit Vipers, it has a pit organ, which is situated in an indentation of the upper jaw, between the nostril and eye.