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Baja California Rattlesnake (Crotalus enyo)
Baja California rattlesnake (Crotalus enyo enyo) at the American International Rattlesnake Museum Photograph by Blueag9. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
BAJA CALIFORNIA RATTLESNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe Baja California Rattlesnake is a medium sized rattlesnake. It has a relatively small head with a stripe behind the eye. The color varies from tan to dark brown, grayish brown to silvery gray. Snakes in the southern part of the range tend to be lighter. It has 28-42 reddish or brown blotches with black borders. The underside is cream with gray or brown dotting. Other Names Lower California rattlesnake Size 50 cm - 80 cm Environment found in desert, sand dunes. Also found in shrubland, pine-oak and tropical deciduous forest. Food eats small rodents, lizards and centipedes. Breeding gives birth to litters of 2-7 live young. Newborns are about 20cm and commonly found in the wild between late July and mid October. Range Baja California peninsula, Mexico, south of about El Rosario. Also found on a number of islands in the Gulf of California Notes The Baja California Rattlesnake bite does not inject much venom due to the small size of the head. However the venom is potent and can cause life threatening effects. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten. Classification
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