answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

There are two genera of rattlesnakes - Crotalus and Sistrurus. Each genus has a number of individual species such as:Crotalus viridis - prairie rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox - western diamondback rattlesnake

Sistrurus catenatus - massasauga

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Crotalus horridus = Timber rattler Crotalus atrox= Western diamondback

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1w ago

The Latin name for rattlesnake is Crotalus.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the Latin name of a rattlesnake?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do you capitalize rattlesnake in the word Diamondback rattlesnake?

Yes. It's officail name is Diamondback Rattlesnake.


What do you name a baby rattlesnake?

There is no special name for a baby rattlesnake except the very general term of neonate.


What is the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain's scientific name?

Goodyera pubescens is the scientific name of the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain.Specifically, the genus is the first part of the binomial, Latin or scientific name. In the case of this wild orchid, it honors English botanist John Goodyer (1592 - 1664). The species is the second part of the scientific name. It honors the fine hairiness of the plant's stem.


What are male rattlesnakes called?

Common names include eastern diamondback rattlesnake, eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, eastern diamondback, diamond rattlesnake, diamond-back rattlesnake, common rattlesnake, diamond-back, diamond(-patch) rattler, eastern diamond-back (rattlesnake), eastern diamond rattlesnake, Florida diamond-back (rattlesnake), Florida rattlesnake, lozenge-spotted rattlesnake, rattler, rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattler, southern woodland rattler, water rattle, water rattlesnake, and diamondback rattlesnake.


How does the rattlesnake get its name?

cause of the rattler that on it tail


How did the diamondback rattlesnake get its name?

The diamondback rattlesnake got its name from the diamond shaped pattern on its back.


What is the common name of Goodyera repens?

Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain is the common name of Goodyera repens.Specifically, the complete binomial, Latin or scientific name is Goodyera repens var. ophioides. The common name honors the wild orchid's reputation as having body parts that can be used to treat a rattlesnake's bite. It also reflects the perceived similarity between it and the common lawn weed, plantain (Musa balbisiana).The common name in Europe is creeping lady's tresses.


Please list the Latin names for a pig hawk lion and rattlesnake?

PIG : Sus scrofa domestica COOPERS HAWK : Accipiter cooperii LION : Panthera Leo EASTERN RATTLESNAKE : Crotalusm adamanteus


What is the scientific name of a timber rattlesnake?

Crotalus Horridus.


What is the name of the bad guy in Rango?

rattlesnake Jake


What are some animals that have 11 letters in the name?

Rattlesnake


What is scientific name a sidewinder rattlesnake?

Crotalus cerastes