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