barito bajada
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Crotalus cerastes

Little horned rattler that throws itself sideways across loose sand, leaving J-shaped tracks. Smaller venom load than its cousins, still a serious bite — and mostly out at night in summer, so carry a flashlight. Cute name, same answer: no.

Key

Venomous — treat as a serious bite, get help
Hard no — run, or just don't
Occasional — now and then
Barito Bajada — field notes from the desert