Speckled rattlesnake
A species of Rattlesnakes, Also known as White rattlesnake Scientific name : Crotalus mitchellii Genus : Rattlesnakes
Speckled rattlesnake, A species of Rattlesnakes
Also known as:
White rattlesnake
Scientific name: Crotalus mitchellii
Genus: Rattlesnakes
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Description
Crotalus mitchellii is a venomous pit viper species found in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It was named in honor of Silas Weir Mitchell (1829â1914), a medical doctor who also studied rattlesnake venoms. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Speckled rattlesnake is a carnivorous creature mainly preying upon small mammals such as rodents. It also consumes birds and lizards, ensnaring its prey using its potent venom before ingestion.
Appearance
Speckled rattlesnake is a medium-sized snake with a broad, triangular head. It has rough, scaly skin, which is typically a mottled combination of pinkish-brown or purplish-gray, providing excellent camouflage in its desert habitat. This species is marked by dark, squarish blotches that run the length of its body and a dark tail, tipped with a rattle.
Behavior
Speckled rattlesnake is a primarily nocturnal and solitary creature, known for its distinctive station-and-wait predatory strategy. With a strong homing instinct, it efficiently defends its immediate vicinity from conspecifics. This species meticulously utilizes its natural desert habitat for thermoregulation, burrowing under rocks or foliage during harsh weather conditions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Rattlesnakes Species
Speckled rattlesnake 
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