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Mexican Rattlesnake: The Silent Warning

In the desert section of a North American zoo, a Mexican rattlesnake named Diablo slithers through his rocky habitat with quiet menace. Visitors are often drawn to Diablo’s rattling tail, a sound that both warns and fascinates.

Diablo’s story became a lesson in adaptation and survival when zookeepers revealed how he uses his heat-sensing pits to locate prey in the dim light of dawn or dusk. His unique abilities and striking appearance make him one of the zoo’s most intriguing residents, showcasing the remarkable traits of reptiles.