Western Rattlesnake
Western Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus viridis
Genus: Crotalus
Species: viridis
Adult body length: 26 – 48 inches
Body length at birth: 9 – 15 inches
Breeding period: July – August
Young per year: 9 – 12 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds
Habitat: grasslands, praries, forest, caves, rock edges, and many other areas
Can be found: most of the United States west of Texas and the Dakotas
Short description: venomous snake, broad headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The Western Rattlesnake is a venomous snake.
It coloration is normally light grey or brown, but
can also be a greenish color. It has dark colored
blotches on its back. The juveniles have the same
pattern as the adult but have a yellow tail.
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