Midget faded rattlesnake is a poisonous subspecies of snake occurring in the western United States. The snake is a pit viper.
| 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 concolor |
| Other Names |
Yellow Rattlesnake, Faded Rattlesnake |
| Length |
Up to 75 cm |
| Weight |
Around 120 g |
| Color |
Pinkish, pale brown, straw-colored, yellow-brown or reddish ground color covered with a series of oval or rectangular uneven patches on the outer surface |
| Distribution |
Colorado, southwestern Wyoming, Utah |
| Habitat |
Rocky outcrops |
| Diet |
Small mammals, lizards, birds |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernation during winter |
| Venom Fact |
Highly toxic – neurotoxin venom |
| Breeding Season |
July – August |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (producing young by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size |
3 to 4 young |
Midget Faded Rattlesnake Pictures Gallery
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Crotalus Oreganus Concolor
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Faded Rattlesnake
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Images of Midget Faded Rattlesnake
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake Habitat
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake Images
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake Photos
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake Range
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake
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Midget Faded Rattlesnakes
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Pictures of Midget Faded Rattlesnake
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake Range Map
