The great basin rattlesnake is a subspecies of a pit viper. Exhibiting 32-50 dorsal blotches on its body, the snake is the dangerous predator. It prefers to wait and watch before predation. In Utah, the snake is officially protected.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Suborder
Serpentes
Family
Viperidae
Genus
Crotalus
Species
Crotalus oreganus
Scientific Name
Crotalus oreganus lutosus
Length
25.9-47.6 in (66-121 cm)
Coloration
Olive brown, pale brown or gray, or yellowish brown body
Distribution
United States
Habitat
Low foothills, alfalfa valleys, mountain sides, old lake benches, and
open deserts
Diet
Bird eggs, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians
Breeding Season
Spring
Mode of Reproduction
Ovoviparous
Litter Size
4-12
Venom Fact
Highly venomous
Lifespan
17-19 years
IUCN Conservation Status
Not listed
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