California Reptiles & Amphibians

Sidewinders found in California

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Sidewinders are small, dangerously-venomous rattlesnakes which inhabit flat open sandy areas in
the southern deserts. Most often found in very sandy areas, they are sometimes found in rocky areas.
They are commonly seen on desert roads at night, but they are also active during the day.
Two subspecies occur in California.

Mojave Desert Sidewinder Crotalus cerastes cerastes	Colorado Desert Sidewinder Crotalus cerastes laterorepens