Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
The Western diamondback rattlesnake (or Crotalus atrox) is a species of venomous snake native to the deserts, grassland and scrubland of the USA and Mexico.
It is so named for the pattern of grey and brown scales on its back.
It reaches an average length of 1.2m – although a specimen of 2.1m in length has been reported – and males are larger than females. It is a dangerous species that will strike if it perceives threat.
Crotalus atrox
Exhibit needs
- Exhibit types
- Box, Cylinder, Box large, Cylinder large, Box large angled
- Terrain
- Desert
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (variance 5 °C below, 5 °C above)
- Humidity
- 40–60% (variance 5 below, 5 above)
- Food
- Fruit and vegetables
- Litter
- 1–1
- Overpopulation at
- 2 (extreme 4)
- Breeds in
- Autumn
Overview
- Scientific name
- Crotalus atrox
- Class
- Reptilia
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Enclosure
- Exhibit
- Temperature
- 24 °C – 30 °C
- Humidity
- 40% – 60%
- Lifespan
- 15 yr – 26 yr
- Content
- Base game