Description:
The name 'Crotalus' derives from the Latin word 'crotalus' meaning 'scorpion.' The species of rattlesnake is native to North America and has a long and varied history. Crotalus viridis is the common rattlesnake found in the United States, while Crotalus adamanteus is the most common rattlesnake in the world. Rattlesnakes are often associated with the Southwest, and their cultures and customs vary greatly from region to region.
