#1743 · 🦎 reptiles

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus

LCleast concern 🦎 Reptiles 📍 outside Europe

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what is it?

Crotalus scutulatus (common names: Mojave rattlesnake, Mojave green,) is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and central Mexico. It is perhaps best known for its potent neurotoxic-hemotoxic venom, which is considered the world's most potent rattlesnake venom. Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

base stats

NL sightings 0iNaturalist, research grade
worldwide 6,427iNaturalist observations
threat LCleast concern

Bars compare against all animals on log scales: up to 300,000 Dutch and 600,000 worldwide sightings (the most-seen species), 150 t (blue whale), 30 m and 400 years (Greenland shark).

fun facts

No confirmed wild sightings in the Netherlands on iNaturalist: you'd have to travel for this one.
6,427 observations worldwide on iNaturalist.
Scientifically named by Robert Kennicott in 1861 (165 years ago).