Mojave Rattlesnake Animal Pictures

Crotalus scutulatus

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Mojave Rattlesnake

Mojave Rattlesnake
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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

Mojave rattlesnake close-up of rattle
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An adult mojave rattlesnake is pictured here in a defensive stance.

head-on shot of the Mojave rattlesnake

head-on shot of the Mojave rattlesnake
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The Mojave Rattlesnake is widely considered the most deadly snake in the United States.

closeup of mojave rattlesnake with shaking rattle

closeup of mojave rattlesnake with shaking rattle
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The Mojave rattlesnake is best known for its potent neurotoxic venom.

dwarf mojave rattlesnake isolated on white background

dwarf mojave rattlesnake isolated on white background
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This is a dwarf Mojave rattlesnake — that is, a smaller species of this deadly reptile.

Mojave rattlesnake curled up under a rock

Mojave rattlesnake population in Alabama
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The Mojave rattlesnake shakes its rattler to sound alarm when it is threatened.