Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake
Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus pricei
Genus: Crotalus
Species: pricei
Adult body length: 18 - 26 inches
Body length at birth: 7 - 9 inches
Breeding period: April - August
Young per year: 7 - 9 young per year
Typical foods: lizards, small mammals, and birds
Habitat: rocky areas at high elevation
Can be found: South Eastern Arizona
Short description: venomous snake, broad Headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The Twin-Spotted is a venomous snake. It varies
from a blue-grey color, to a light grey or brown color.
Paired spots run down its back from neck to tail.
The spots are often connected to form blotches, or
fade making the snake seem as if it doesn’t have a
pattern. If encountered this snake should be left
alone. Most bites occur when trying to capture or kill
the snake.
October 04 2007 03:59 pm