Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus tigris
Genus: Crotalus
Species: Tigris
Adult body length: 21- 31 inches
Body length at birth: 9 – 12 inches
Breeding period: April – June
Young per year: 4 - 6 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals and lizards
Habitat: rocky areas and deserts
Can be found: Arizona
Short description: broad Headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The Tiger Rattlesnake is a venomous snake. Its body
color varies from a light grey to a brown color. They
are marked by many brown or grey bands. On the bands
are lightly defined dots. The Tiger Rattlesnake is a
somewhat small snake, only growing about 3 feet in
length.
October 07 2007 08:05 pm
