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Mojave rattlesnake
Scientific Name: Crotalus scutulatus
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Size: Average 75 centimeters, maximum 1.2 meters.
Appearance: This snake's entire body is a pallid or sandy odor with darker diamond-shaped markings bordered by lighter-colored scales and black bands around the tail.
Type of Venom: Neurotoxic
Nature: Although this rattlesnake is of moderate size, its bite is very serious. Its venom has quantities of elements that affect the central nervous system. Deaths have resulted from this snake's bite.
Habitat: Found in arid regions, deserts, and rocky hillsides from sea level to 2400-meter elevations.
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