Blacktail Rattlesnake
Blacktail Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus molossus
Genus: Crotalus
Species: molossus
Adult body length: 36 – 40 inches
Body length at birth: 9 – 12 inches
Breeding period: July – August
Young per year: 3 – 16 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals, birds, other reptiles
Habitat: forest, rocky areas, praries, pine woodlands, grassy hills
Can be found: from central Texas through western Arizona
Short description: broad headed, triangular head, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The Blacktail Rattlesnake is a highly venomous
snake. Its coloration varies from greenish, yellowish,
tan, greyish, or brown, with black, tan , or brown,
blotches or crossbands on its back. It has a black tail.
The Blacktail Rattle snake isn’t as aggressive as most
rattlesnake, and it seldomly rattles. So it doen’t always
give a warning to an approacher.
September 13 2007 04:51 pm
