Arizona Rattlesnakes
Here are some Rattlesnake Facts:
- Scientists have now identified 36 species of Rattlesnakes
- They live only in North and South America
- There are 13 species in Arizona---this is the most of any state.
- They use a “loreal pit”, a heat-sensing organ that is in between the nostril and eye to locate their prey and potential predators.
- Rattlesnakes have glands that make venom (like humans have saliva glands to make saliva)
- The rattle is made of keratin—the same is found in human hair and fingernails
- The segments of a rattle do not help determine a rattlesnakes age
- Rattlesnakes prey is small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and centipedes
- Less than 1% of rattlesnake bites result in a human death
Here are just a few rattlesnake species
Massasuaga Rattlesnake
- Up to 22 inches long
- Most basic/popular form of rattlesnake found in the United States
- Protected in Arizona
Mohave Rattlesnake
- Can grow up to 50 inches long
- Most toxic rattlesnake species in the United States
- Can be easily confused with a Western Diamond-Backed Rattlesnake
Prairie Rattlesnake
- Up to 64 inches long
- Used in Hope Snake dance ritual
Sidewinder Rattlesnake
- Grows up to 25 inches long
- Moves in a side-winding motion
- Only rattlesnake that has horns over the eyes
Speckled Rattlesnake
- Grows up to 51 inches long
- Color varies; white, pink, gray, or brown
- Color usually will match their surroundings Wildlife Removal Mesa AZ
Twin-Spotted Rattlesnake
- Up to 26 inches long
- Small rattle sound, more like an insect
- Special protection in Arizona
Tiger Rattlesnake
- Grows up to 35 inches long
- Small head keeps it from holding very much venom
- Venom is very powerful Wildlife Removal Mesa AZ
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