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Other Rattlesnakes Found in Arizona
Four Endangered Rattlesnake Species (Protected)
1. Massasauga
(Sistrurus catenatus)
2. Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake
(Crotalus pricei)
Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi)
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4. Rock Rattlesnake Crotalus lepidus)
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1. The Massasauga Rattlesnake is the most primitive of all rattlesnake species and the only one not classified in the genus Crotalus, but like all rattlesnakes belongs to the family Viperidae. Massasaugas are small snakes with thick bodies, heart-shaped heads, and vertical pupils. The average length of an adult is about 2 feet. it has cytotoxic venom, which destroys tissue.
2. The Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake is only (about 20–24 in) in total length (including tail).
3. The Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake, "the official Arizona state reptile" is a small snake that grows no longer than 24 inches and lives only in the south-central part of Arizona.
4. The Rock Rattlesnake is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and northern central Mexico. It is a small species that rarely exceed 32 in length. It has a large, rounded head, and fairly heavy body for its size, with eyes with vertical pupils.
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Other Arizona Rattlesnakes
Sidewinder Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes), also known as the Horned Rattlesnake is a small species. Adult specimens measure between 17 and 30 inches in length. The females are larger than the males, which is unusual for this group of snakes (Shutterstock).
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), This species commonly grows to more than 3.3 ft in length. Prairie rattlesnakes are found in North America over much of the Great Plains, the eastern foothills, and some intermountain valleys of the Rocky Mountains, from southwestern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico (Shutterstock).
Tiger Rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris), is a highly venomous pit viper species that is easily identified by its small, spade-shaped head. It has the smallest head of any rattlesnake and a large rattle. Tiger rattlesnakes are the only rattlesnake with crossbands on the anterior portion of their bodies. They average 18 to 36 inches in length (Shutterstock).
The pink Rattlesnake or Grand Canyon Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus abyssus) is often described as pink in color. This species is found nowhere in the world but the Grand Canyon. Adults measure 16–54 inches in total length. Commonly observed from Lees Ferry to the vicinity of National Canyon, primarily below the rim (Shutterstock).
The speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchellii), is a venomous snake that ranges from about 2 feet to 4.5 feet in length. The speckled rattlesnake is a great example of camouflage. It inhabits mostly rocky and sandy areas, and it is colored to match those environments perfectly (Shutterstock).
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