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South American Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus cascavella) Taken in April 2015, at the Butantan Institute, in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Cascavel, in Portuguese. Autumn,Brazil,Crotalus,Crotalus durissus,Crotalus durissus cascavella,Geotagged,South America,South American Rattlesnake,Viperidae,ratlesnake,reptile,serpent,snake Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

South American Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus cascavella)

Taken in April 2015, at the Butantan Institute, in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Cascavel, in Portuguese.

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The Neotropical Rattlesnake

''Crotalus durissus'' is a venomous pitviper species found in South America. The most widely distributed member of its genus, this species poses a serious medical problem in many parts of its range. Currently, 9 subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Jul 26, 2016 10:31 in Tv. E - Butantã, São Paulo - SP, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.