Grand canyon rattlesnake is a poisonous pitviper subspecies of snake, endemic to the state of Arizona in the United States. The snake is mainly diurnal, but can be active at night under favorable conditions.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Crotalus |
| Species |
Crotalus oreganus |
| Scientific Name |
Crotalus oreganus abyssus |
| Other Names |
Canyon Bleached Rattlesnake |
| Length |
16 -54 in |
| Color |
Reddish, yellow/green, pink, light tan to gray outer surface with dark uneven patches that become crossbands near the tail |
| Distribution |
Northwestern and north-central Arizona |
| Habitat |
Grassland, desert scrubland, woodlands, forests |
| Diet |
Squirrels, mice, lizards, birds |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Predators |
Hawks, eagles, other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not Listed |
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