Twin-spotted rattlesnake is a species of small-bodied venomous snake occurring in the United States and Mexico. The species is mainly diurnal. At present, there are two recognized subspecies of this species.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Viperidae |
Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
Genus |
Crotalus |
Scientific Name |
Crotalus pricei |
Other Names |
Price’s Rattlesnake, Arizona Spotted Rattlesnake, Arizona Twin-spotted Rattlesnake, Spotted Rattlesnake |
Length |
50 – 60 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 66cm |
Color |
Gray, brownish-gray, bluish-gray, or medium to reddish-brown ground color generally with a pattern of fine brown small spots covered with two rows of dark uneven color patches running down the back |
Distribution |
Southeastern Arizona in the united States, northern Mexico |
Habitat |
Woodland, mixed conifer, spruce-fir forest, talus slopes, rocky outcrops |
Diet |
Lizards, small rodents, birds |
Venom Fact |
Venomous |
Breeding Season |
Summer |
Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
Litter Size |
Up to 9 young |
Average Lifespan |
Up to 15.7 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Twin Spotted Rattlesnake
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Twin-spotted Rattlesnakes
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Crotalus Pricei
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Western Twin-spotted Rattlesnake