Sneaking through the southwestern United States and Mexican deserts, the Mojave rattlesnake has a dreaded reputation as being one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Having the powerful ...

The Mojave rattlesnake might look like its cousin, the Western diamondback, but don’t be fooled. The Mojave rattlesnake packs one of the most potent venoms with a nasty neurotoxic twist that can ...

Mojave rattlesnakes are common in Arizona's south and west deserts. Mojave rattlesnakes are not typically aggressive but will strike if threatened. Their venom is neurotoxic, affecting the nervous ...

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