Crotalus unicolor

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Common names: Aruba Island Rattlesnake , Aruba Klapper schlange, Cascabel de Aruba.

Countries: Aruba.

Habitat: Xeric scrub and desert areas.
Between 0 and 100 masl.

Presence: Rare.

Venom: Of medical importance.

Toxicity: medium.

Local effects: Severe pain and inflammation, redness of the skin.

Systemic Effects: Nausea, tingling, increased sensitivity, blurred vision, muscle weakness, blood clotting problems.

Solenoglyphic teeth.

Features a pair of long, sharp, strong hollow fangs, with which he injects its venom deep into its prey. These are characterized by being retractable, so they are able to project them forward when they attack and fold them against the palate when closing mouth; they can also move them at will and independently.

Habits: Terrestrial; it can be seen at twilight and evenings. but becomes nocturnal at summer.

Feeding: Small rodents, birds and lizards.

Temperament: Relatively docile, so accidents with this species are quite rare.