Species Reptiles & AmphibiansMojave Rattlesnake

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)
Safety note: Highly venomous — keep distance

The Mojave Rattlesnake has the most potent venom of any North American rattlesnake. Its neurotoxic venom can cause serious systemic effects. Greenish body color helps distinguish it from similar species.

Habitat
Mojave and Sonoran desert flats, creosote scrub, and rocky slopes
Diet
Rodents and lizards
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Mojave Rattlesnake

The best time to see a Mojave Rattlesnake is July–September, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,024 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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