Twin-spotted rattlesnake
A species of Rattlesnakes, Also known as Price's rattlesnake, Spotted rattlesnake, Eastern twin spotted rattlesnake Scientific name : Crotalus pricei Genus : Rattlesnakes
Twin-spotted rattlesnake, A species of Rattlesnakes
Also known as:
Price's rattlesnake, Spotted rattlesnake, Eastern twin spotted rattlesnake
Scientific name: Crotalus pricei
Genus: Rattlesnakes
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Description General Info
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Description
Crotalus pricei is a venomous pit viper species found in the United States and Mexico. Currently, two subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Twin-spotted rattlesnake primarily feeds on small mammals such as mice, squirrels, and rats. Their diet also comprises lizards and birds. Adapted to hunt in rocky environments, they display excellent ambush predation skills.
Appearance
Twin-spotted rattlesnake is a small to medium-sized rattlesnake with a stout body covered in rough, keeled scales. It has a pale gray-blue or brown coloration often with darker crossbands. This species possesses a distinct rattle at the end of its thick and tapered tail. Unlike most rattlesnakes, its pupils are round. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Twin-spotted rattlesnake is a nocturnal, primarily solitary species. Its behavior is characterized by an effective pit-viper strike to capture prey- usually small mammals, birds, and lizards. Twin-spotted rattlesnake uses its coloration to blend with rocky habitats for camouflage from threats and hunting. It is not typically territorial, avoiding confrontation and resorting to rattling its tail as a warning signal.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Rattlesnakes Species
Twin-spotted rattlesnake 
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