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thepredatorblog: Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)

* This snake’s venom, with powerful neurotoxic AND hemotoxic components, may be the strongest and most lethal of any venomous snake in the United States. They are found in arid habitats in the SW United States and through much of Mexico. They can be quite aggressive if you fuck with them… so don’t fuck with them. - Paxon

(photo by Mr Nikon)

How many snakes or other stingy beasts are polite enough to issue a warning when you’re about to cross their attack zone? Heck, how many PEOPLE are that polite?

Pay attention to the world around you when you’re in the world around you and BE NICE TO THE SNAKES. They’re being nice to you.

The rattlesnake is the most gentlemanly of serpents. You almost always get fair warning before fisticuffs are engaged.