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Common Name: |
| Crotalus mitchellii stephensi |
Panamint Speckled Rattlesnake |
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Physical Characteristics |
Length, 23-52 in. (57-132 cm). The background color can vary and frequently resembles the surrounding rocks. The background color in this subspecies is usually tan or grey with a brown dorsal pattern of bands or blotches. |
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Geographic Range (USA) |
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| Southern Nevada across to central southern California |
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| Habitat |
| Found in arid and semiarid habitat in predominately rocky areas and loose and sandy soils. Can be found from sea level to 2500 m. |
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| Diet |
| Small mammals and lizards. |
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| Venom |
| Hemorrhagins are the predominant toxins. |
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| Remarks |
| Speckled Rattlesnakes are usually alert and will stand their ground when encountered. |
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