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(A) The rattle snake is typical for snakes of the Viperidae family. Notice the triangular-shaped head, which Elapidae do not possess. The rattle at the tip of
its tail sets these snakes apart from all of the others in its family. (B) South American Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus). This is the “xanthic” phase of the
South American rattle snake, which is a rare, special form of albinism. Notice the diamond-shaped head and the rattle at the tip of the tail, setting these
snakes apart from the other vipers. (C) Ethiopian Mountian Viper (Bitis parviocula). This viper species is found only in southwest Ethiopia and bears the
typical diamond-shaped head that all vipers display. They hiss when teased but do not possess a rattle. (Photo taken in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Photo
contributor: Lawrence Silverberg, DPM [A] and Photo taken at the San Diego Zoo. Photo contributor: Mark Silverberg, MD [B, C].)
Source: Chapter 18. Environmental Emergencies, Atlas of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2e
Citation: Shah BR, Lucchesi M, Amodio J, Silverberg M. Atlas of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2e; 2013 Available at: http://mhmedical.com/
Accessed: July 31, 2017
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