Safety note: Venomous — keep distance
The Rock Rattlesnake is a small, beautifully banded rattlesnake of mountain rock outcrops in the Trans-Pecos and adjacent areas. Its pattern matches the lichen-covered rocks it inhabits perfectly. One of the most colorful rattlesnakes.
Habitat
Rocky mountain slopes, talus fields, and canyon walls above 4,000 feet
Diet
Lizards and small rodents
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Rock Rattlesnake
The best time to see a Rock Rattlesnake is June–August, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,602 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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