 |
|
|
|
|
| APPENDIX E |
Description: This snake's entire body is a pallid or sandy odor with darker diamond-shaped markings bordered by lighter-colored scales and black bands around the tail.
Characteristics: Although this rattlesnake is of moderate size, its bite is very serious. Its venom has quantities of neurotoxic elements that affect the central nervous system. Deaths have resulted from this snake's bite.
Habitat: Found in arid regions, deserts, and rocky hillsides from sea level to 2400-meter elevations.
Length: Average 75 centimeters, maximum 1.2 meters.
Distribution: Mojave Desert in California, Nevada, southwest Arizona, and Texas into Mexico.
Description: Coloration is light to dark brown with a series of darker rhombs or diamonds bordered by a buff color.
Characteristics: Extremely dangerous with an irritable disposition, ready to strike with little or no warning (use of its rattle). This species has a highly toxic venom containing neurotoxic and hemotoxic components that paralyze the central nervous system and cause great damage to tissue.
Habitat: Found in sandy places, plantations, and dry hillsides.
Length: Average 1.4 meters, maximum 2.1 meters.
Distribution: Southern Mexico, Central America, and Brazil to Argentina.
 |
 |
 |
| Updated: 12 January 2008 |
|
Born on 22 January 2000 |