On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Cortalus Artox, or the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.  This snake is responsible for biting more people than any other in the United States.  Get the low down on how this dangerous creature can kill you.

































































 

 
 
 

 

 
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On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Cortalus Artox, or the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. This snake is responsible for biting more people than any other in the United States. Get the low down on how this dangerous creature can kill you. While looking for a different chemical in my lab, I randomly came across this. What are the chances?

On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Cortalus Artox, or the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.&nbsp; This snake is responsible for biting more people than any other in the United States.&nbsp; Get the low down on how this dangerous creature can kill you.

































































 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - The Poisoncast #08

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Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms & chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.

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