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Texas Rattlesnakes:Western massasauga(Sistrurus catenatus tergeminus), light gray, with brown oval blotches along the middle of the back and smaller blotches along each side. They are two feet in length and found through the middle of the state in grasslands, marshy and swampy areas.
Desert massasauga (S.c. edwardsii), lighter in color than the western massasauga, smaller and more slender. Found in the Trans-Pecos, western Panhandle and the lower Rio Grande Valley.
Western diamondback (Crotalus atrox), Brown, diamond-shaped markings along the middle of the back and alternating black and white rings on the tail. Averages 3 1/2 to 4-1/2 feet in length, and can reach seven feet. This is the most common and widespread venomous snake in Texas, found in all but the easternmost part of the state.
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) also known as Canebrake rattlesnake is a large, heavy-bodied snake averaging 4-1/2 feet. Brown or tan with wide, dark crossbands. Tail is entirely black. Found in the eastern third of the state in wooded areas in wet bottomlands.
Mottled Rock rattlesnake (Crotalus lepidus) is light bream or pink background with widely spaced, dark crossbands and mottled areas between the crossbands. Small and slender with an average length of about two feet. Found in the mountainous areas of West Texas.
Banded Rock rattlesnake (C.l. klauberi)Similar to the mottled rock rattlesnake, but darker greenish-gray in color. Found only in the extreme western tip of Texas.
Blacktail rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) is gray to olive green with dark blotches along the back and a black tail. Averaging a length of 3-1/2 feet, it is found from Central Texas throughout most of West Texas in bushes and on rocky ledges.
Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is similar to the western diamondback in markings, but smaller and more slender and found only in extreme West Texas.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) is a slender rattler that is greenish or grayish, with rounded blotches down the middle of its back. Average length is about three feet and its found in the grassy plains of the western third of the state
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Where is the largest population of rattlesnakes in Texas?
largest recorded population of rattlesnakes in west Texas
Are the Texas bluebonnet rattlesnakes poisionous?
All rattlesnakes are venomous, not poisonous. However, there is no such thing as a Texas bluebonnet rattlesnake.
Are there any venemous snakes in Texas?
Yes. There are rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes in Texas.
What state has the most rattlesnakes?
Arizona has the most species of rattlesnakes at 13. Texas ranks number 2 at 10 species.
What does a Texas rattlesnake eat?
There are a number of species of rattlesnakes in Texas and all feed on small mammals, such as rats and mice, as well as small birds.
Are sidewinder in south Texas cause you found one in your garage?
There are sidewinder rattlesnakes in Texas, but not because you found one in your garage. I hope that is the answer you wanted . . .
What is the potentially dangerous animals in west Texas?
a bull,horse,hog,buffalo
Dangerous animals in texas?
Rattlesnakes, scorpions, wild horses,spiders, coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, cougars and texans.
Why does rattlesnakes hide in bluebonnet Texas flowers?
Because I placed it there for a good photo opportunity. They prefer drier and rocky places.
What are rattlesnakes called in the desert?
Rattlesnakes are called rattlesnakes in the desert and elsewhere.
Why do rattlesnakes have eyelashes?
Rattlesnakes do not have eyelashes.
Are there rattlesnakes in Scotland?
There are no rattlesnakes in Scotland.
