Crotalus intermedius (common name Mexican small-headed rattlesnake) is a pit viper species found in central and southern Mexico. Like all other pit vipers, it is venomous. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Crotalus armstrongi — venomous
- Crotalus aquilus — venomous
- Crotalus pricei — venomous
- Crotalus campbelli — venomous
- Crotalus triseriatus — venomous
- Crotalus morulus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Crotalus
- Species
- Crotalus intermedius
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