Crotalus armstrongi, the western dusky rattlesnake, is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. It is a relatively small venomous snake and is known for its distinctive dusky coloration. No subspecies are recognized.
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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 campbelli — venomous
- Crotalus intermedius — venomous
- Crotalus triseriatus — venomous
- Crotalus aquilus — venomous
- Cerrophidion godmani — venomous
- Crotalus pricei — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Crotalus
- Species
- Crotalus armstrongi
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