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Tiger Rattlesnake

Crotalus tigris

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Tiger Rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris)
Safety note: Venomous — keep distance

The Tiger Rattlesnake has a disproportionately small head and the largest rattle relative to body size of any rattlesnake. Found only in rocky Sonoran Desert terrain in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. A small but potent species.

Habitat
Rocky bajadas, canyon walls, and Sonoran Desert scrub
Diet
Small rodents and lizards
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Tiger Rattlesnake

The best time to see a Tiger Rattlesnake is July–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 935 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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