Yucatán cantil
A species of Moccasins Scientific name : Agkistrodon russeolus Genus : Moccasins
Yucatán cantil, A species of Moccasins
Scientific name: Agkistrodon russeolus
Genus: Moccasins
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Description General Info
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Description
Agkistrodon russeolus is a venomous pitviper species found in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and northern Belize.
General Info
Lifespan
1-2 years
Diet
The diet of yucatán cantil chiefly comprises small rodents, which it hunts using a venomous bite. Notably, squirrels and rats form a significant part of its dietary intake, indicating a preferential feeding behaviour towards these mammal species.
Behavior
Yucatán cantil is a primarily nocturnal species, demonstrating solitary behavior except during mating season. Outstanding for its ambush hunting tactic, the species patiently lies coiled, using its cryptic coloration as camouflage before striking prey. Territory ownership isn't evident; the species often depends on microhabitats within their range.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Moccasins Species
Yucatán cantil 
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