Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: This small (to 2”) dark colored rattlesnake has prominent, rounded, darker, dorsal blotches and 2
Sistrurus tergeminus Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: This small (to 2”) dark colored rattlesnake has prominent, rounded, darker, dorsal blotches and 2
Pelamis platura Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: Our only true sea snake, and then here only by accident. Adult at 2-3 ½’
Sistrurus miliarius streckeri Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: Often referred to as the “ground rattler.” This is a small (18-28”) rattlesnake species.
Micrurus tener Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: VIRULENTLY VENOMOUS, the coral snake is an elapine species, a relative of the fabled cobras
Sistrurus catenatus edwardsi Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: In AZ this small (to about 18”) sand colored rattlesnake has darker dorsal blotches
Micruroides euryxantha euryxantha Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: Contrary to popular belief, the coral snakes are NOT rearranged. Although the fangs are
Sistrurus miliarius miliarius Alternate Name(s): Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: Often called the “ground rattler.” This small (16-26 inches) rather slender rattlesnake may
Sistrurus miliarius barbouri Alternate Name(s): Micrurus fulvius Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: Often called the “ground rattler.” This small (16-26 inches)rather slender rattlesnake is
Micrurus fulvius Alternate Name(s): Micrurus fulvius Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: VIRULENTLY VENOMOUS, the coral snake is an elapine species, a relative of the
Crotalus willardi willardi Alternate Name(s): Willard’s Rattlesnake Venom Status: Venomous Characteristics: This small, locally distributed, uncommon, and protected rattlesnake is adult at 20-24”.