Central American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus durissus). C. durissus is a highly poisonous snake,the only rattlesnake found south of Mexico,with the C. durissus durissus subspecies found in the northern part of the range,extending down to Costa Rica. It grows to lengths of 1.2 metres. Like other rattlesnakes,it shakes its tail to make its characteristic rattle sound and warn away enemies. Like other snakes,it feeds on mice and other small animals | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Kuyper, Derk R. |
Taille de l’image : | 3448 px × 5111 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |