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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