ARIZONA RIDGENOSE RATTLESNAKE
Scientific name: Crotalus willardi willardi
Size
The average size of a mature Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake is 1.5 - 2 feet in length.
Description
The Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake is a relatively small snake. The body of the snake is typically a chocolate to reddish-brown in color. There are narrow white crossbands that are edged in darker color. The crossbands are sometimes broken, appearing more as blotches. There are blotches/spots on the sides of the snake. Prominent white stripes run the length of the face. The nose has a row of upturned scales that form a ridge, which is where the snake gets its name.
The Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake has elliptical pupils that look like cat's eyes and like all pit vipers, has a heat-sensing pit between the nostril and eye on each side of its head. The Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake has a large, triangular head that is wider than the neck when viewed from above.
Distribution
In the United States, the Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake is found only in Arizona.
Map does not show area of true distribution, only the states in which there is a population.
Actual distribution in any highlighted state may be limited.
Photo used by permission:
© 2001 Jeff Miller
Photo used by permission:
© 2001 Jeff Miller
Photo used by permission:
© 2001 Jeff Miller
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