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Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus
viridis
A
small to large rattlesnake, ranging in lengths of 18" to 63". Base
coloration is variable. A series of darker blotches with thin white edges lines
the back. Facial markings include dark bars extending back below the eye and a
light colored line that extends from the eye to the corner of the mouth. The
dark bar often extends across the top of the head between the eyes.
Found
in high plateau desert and grassland in Arizona.
Active
around the clock when conditions are favorable. Eats mice, birds, and lizards.