Banded Rock Rattlesnake — printable fact sheet
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Banded Rock Rattlesnake
Crotalus lepidus klauberi
The Banded Rock Rattlesnake is a small, venomous pit viper native to rocky, mountainous regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Distinguished by its pale gray to lavender body adorned with dark, well-defined crossbands, this snake is an expert at camouflag…
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- Despite their potent venom, Banded Rock Rattlesnakes are extremely reclusive and bites to humans are exceedingly rare.
- Banded Rock Rattlesnakes rarely rattle their tails unless threatened, making them difficult to detect. Their coloration varies depending on the specific locality, with some populations displaying more vibrant purple or greenish hues. Unlike many rattlesnakes, they are primarily crepuscular, being most active during dawn and dusk.
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