California Reptiles & Amphibians
Speckled Rattlesnakes in California
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| These dangerously venomous snakes inhabit rocky areas of the deserts and mountains, and southern coast region. Primarily nocturnal, they are often seen crawling on roads at night and basking among rocks in the early morning. In 2007 the species occuring in California - Crotalus mitchellii - was split into two separate species. Check the range map to determine which species occurs in your area. |
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