Crotalus lepidus lepidus

(Kennicott, 1861)

Vernacular names
English : Rock rattlesnake
French : Crotale des rochers

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Viperidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a length of 80 cm, generally less. Head is fairly long and not so distinct from neck. black bands. This subspecies’ ground color varies from pinkish-brown to green-grey with transversal dark bands and small blotches.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in south-east New Mexico, south-west Texas and north-east Mexico. Species found from Arizona and Texas to coastal central Mexico. Lives in pine-oak forests, rocky areas, grasslands and deserts in montane areas.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is fairly common in its large range and is currently facing no known threats.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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