Least ConcernJararaca
Bothrops jararaca
Reptiles · Squamata · Viperidae
Crotalus durissus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The tropical rattlesnake, or cascabel, is a venomous species of rattlesnake distributed across Latin America: from Mexico to South America. It is the most widely distributed snake in its genus and it is highly venomous, its bite being a serious problem for medical treatment. Twelve subspecies are currently recognised, including the typical form.
Weight
1 kg – 4 kg
Size
1 m – 1.8 m
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Crotalus durissus
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 35.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Cascabel Rattlesnake — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about cascabel rattlesnake.
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
