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Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)
Crotalus scutulatus Photograph by Blueag9. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
MOJAVE RATTLESNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe Mojave Rattlesnake varies from brown to pale green depending on the surroundings. It has a dark diamond pattern along its back similar to the Western Diamondback rattlesnake (C. atrox). The Mojave Rattlesnake has a banded tail with the white bands wider than the black bands. (The black and white bands are roughly the same width on C. atrox.) It has a light stripe from behind the eye to behind the corner of the mouth. The snake is most active from April to September, and hibernates during winter. Other Names Mojave Green, Mojave Diamond Rattlesnake, Desert Diamond Back, Northern Mohave rattlesnake, Chiauhcóatl Size average less than 100cm. Maximum 130cm Environment desert, mountain slopes, scrub brush, lowland areas with sparse vegetation. Prefers open arid habitats. Food small rodents and lizards. Breeding Females bear 2 - 17 live young (average about 8), from July through September. Range Found in south western United States in southern California, southern Nevada, extreme south western Utah, most of Arizona, southern New Mexico and western Texas. Also found in Mexico to southern Puebla. Notes They are not aggressive towards people, but will defend themselves when disturbed. The Mohave Rattlesnake venom is one of the most toxic snake venoms in America. Bite symptoms can produce vision abnormalities, difficulty swallowing and speaking. Severe cases can cause muscle weakness, difficulty breathing and respiratory failure. Fatalities are uncommon. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten. Classification
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