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Rattlesnakes in California
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Dangerously Venomous Rattlesnakes
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All Rattlesnakes in California are Venomous and Potentially Dangerous

California Rattlesnakes
In California, one can find various species of rattlesnakes, with some of the most frequently encountered ones including the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), and Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis).
Every rattlesnake found in California typically exhibits a blotched pattern on its back and is equipped with a distinctive rattle on the end of its tail, which often serves as a warning signal. (It's worth noting that newborn rattlesnakes do not have rattles, and in some cases, adult rattlesnakes may have broken rattles. Therefore, it's important not to immediately assume that a snake without a rattle is not a rattlesnake.)
Rattlesnakes are elongated, legless reptiles that can reach lengths of up to eight feet. These venomous creatures possess robust, scaly bodies and triangular heads. While their coloration and markings can differ among species, the most common rattlesnakes in California display scales of gray, black, brown, olive, or yellow, along with banded, diamond-shaped, or spotted patterns.
Rattlesnakes are cold-blooded and undergo a period of hibernation in the colder months. They retreat to subterranean dens or burrows to evade the chilly winter temperatures. In California, they generally reemerge during the spring and become more active as the weather warms up.
Given their venomous nature, it's important for people living in rattlesnake-prone areas to be cautious.

Crotalus adamanteus


Crotalus adamanteus

Red Diamond Rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber

Sidewinder Rattlesnake
Crotalus cerastes

Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber

Great Basin Rattlesnake
Crotalus cerastes

Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake
Crotalus mitchellii

Crotalus helleri

Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus mitchellii

Crotalus cerastes