Mojave Rattlesnake Animal Pictures
Crotalus scutulatus
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Mojave Rattlesnake
The Mojave rattlesnake, including both of its subspecies, typically grows to between 3.3 ft and 4.5 ft in length.
Mojave rattlesnake close-up of rattle
An adult mojave rattlesnake is pictured here in a defensive stance.
head-on shot of the Mojave rattlesnake
The Mojave Rattlesnake is widely considered the most deadly snake in the United States.
closeup of mojave rattlesnake with shaking rattle
The Mojave rattlesnake is best known for its potent neurotoxic venom.
dwarf mojave rattlesnake isolated on white background
This is a dwarf Mojave rattlesnake — that is, a smaller species of this deadly reptile.
Mojave rattlesnake curled up under a rock
The Mojave rattlesnake shakes its rattler to sound alarm when it is threatened.