Rock Rattlesnake
Rock Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus lepidus
Genus: Crotalus
Species: lepidus
Adult body length: 23 – 28 inches
Body length at birth: 5 – 8 inches
Breeding period: June – August
Young per year: 8 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals, birds, other snakes, and mostly lizards
Habitat: Mountainous Regions, and rocky areas
Can be found: Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
Short description: venomous, broad headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, vertical pupils, rattle on tail
General description:
The Rock Rattlesnake is a venomous snake. Its body color is
typically gray but white and green can be seen in it. It is found
mostly in rocky areas, and forest. When threatened, these snakes
will normally retreat into rocks or nearby brush. They will often
stand ground and bite if provoked.
May 25 2007 05:11 pm
