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Western rattlesnake is a collective term that once referred to the 9 subspecies of crotalus viridis. Recently, it has been revised as differences in the genetic makeup seem to indicate that there were two distinct species - crotalus viridis and crotalus oreganus. However, this has not yet been universally accepted. However, western rattlesnake is still the term used for the collective subspecies of both nominate species. Based on this, Utah has two western rattlesnakes - the Great Basin rattlesnake and the midget faded rattlesnake.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThere are no poisonous snakes in Utah. However, there are venomous snakes. The Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus) is found throughout western Utah, including the Ogden area.
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∙ 14y agoAbsolutely. I'm a veterinarian in Ogden and have seen rattlesnakes on Waterfall Canyon trail. My technician takes walks on the trails during her lunch break and sees them on occasion.
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∙ 8y agoYes, Ogden, Utah, is located in the range of the Great Basin Rattlesnake - Crotalus oreganus lutosus.
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∙ 8y agoRattlesnakes are found throughout all of Utah.
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Are there rattlesnakes in northern Utah?
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What is a western diamond back rattlesnake originally from?
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Are rattlesnakes found in Mexico?
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What are some dangerous animals in Wisconsin?
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Are there rattlesnakes in Asia or Europe?
No, rattlesnakes are found only in North, South and Central America, They are not found in Asia or Europe.
What eats western rattlsnakes?
Western rattlesnakes are eaten by Gila Monsters.
What is a common name of crotalus atrox?
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Is it legal to hunt rattlesnakes in Maryland?
Timber rattlers can be found in western Maryland.
Did the Brontosaurus once live in Utah?
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