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    What makes the venom of a Mojave rattlesnake somewhat unique compared to other rattlesnakes?

    Question #83375. Asked by crotalus77. (Jul 15 07 5:08 PM)


    Ingold

    		The often mis-named "Mojave Green" has the most potent venom of any rattlesnake in North America. Its poison is about 16 times more powerful than that of the Sidewinder.

    http://digital-desert.com/wildlife/mojave-green-rattlesnake.html

    Jul 15 07, 5:35 PM
    crotalus77

    		Potency yes, but why? Thanks for the reference by the way, very good.

    Jul 15 07, 5:41 PM
    Ingold

    		The Mojave rattlesnake has what is classed as type a venom. Their potent venom is the result of a presynaptic neurotoxin composed of two distinct peptide subunits.The basic subunit (a phospholipase A2) is mildly toxic and apparently rather common in North American rattlesnake venoms. The less common acidic subunit is not toxic by itself but, in combination with the basic subunit, produces the potent neurotoxin called “Mojave toxin.”


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crotalus_scutulatus



    Jul 15 07, 8:20 PM
    crotalus77

    		Thank you that's what I was looking for.

    Jul 16 07, 6:26 PM

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