Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

Safety note: Venomous — keep distance

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most widely distributed rattlesnake in North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico across the Great Plains. It overwinters communally in large den aggregations.

Habitat

Prairie grasslands, rocky outcrops, and sagebrush flats

Diet

Small rodents, rabbits, and ground-nesting birds

How common

Common

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