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Common Name: |
| Crotalus oreganus lutosus |
Great Basin Rattlesnake |
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Physical Characteristics |
Length, 24-48 in. (60-120 cm). The ground color varies greatly and can be buff, yellowish, tan or grey. There are a series of widely separated large dark brown or black blotches along the back. |
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Geographic Range (USA) |
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| Southeastern third of Oregon and southern Idaho, extreme northeast California, across Nevada, the western half of Utah and extreme northwest Arizona. |
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| Habitat |
| Arid desert areas, rocky scrub, forests, and prairie. |
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| Diet |
| Rodents, lizards, and small birds. |
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| Venom |
| Hemorrhagic toxins, resulting in tissue damage and edema. |
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| Remarks |
| Once considered a subspecies of the Crotalus viridis complex. Recent molecular analysis suggests it is a separate species and Douglas et al. (2003) has elevated it to full species status. They are usually a passive and inoffensive snake however they will stand their ground when cornered. |
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