Lance-headed rattlesnake is a poisonous pit viper species of snake occurring in central Mexico. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Crotalus |
| Scientific Name |
Crotalus polystictus |
| Other Names |
Mexican Lance-headed Rattlesnake |
| Length |
60 to 70 cm; large specimens may measure 100 cm |
| Weight |
3.1 to 4.7 kg |
| Color |
Light tan or gray background color with dark brown spots which are oval at the front of the body becoming circular towards the middle of the body |
| Distribution |
Mexico |
| Habitat |
Broad valleys, rolling plains, grassy meadows, pine/oak forests, mesquite-grassland areas, rocky outcrops |
| Diet |
Amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, insects |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (producing young by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size |
3 to 12 young |
| Average Lifespan |
20 to 25 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Crotalus Polystictus.
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