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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
''Crotalus Scutulatus '' usually measures between 2' and 4'" long. The [[rattlesnake]]s, ''C. Scutulatus'' can be identified by the diamond shaped pattern that becomes off-set in color near the snake's tail. The Mohave snake is greenish gray to tannish brown in color. Color variations are based on terrain.<ref name="urlBiogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake">{{cite web | url = http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall00Projects/rsnake.htm | title = Biogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> | ''Crotalus Scutulatus '' usually measures between 2' and 4'" long. The [[rattlesnake]]s, ''C. Scutulatus'' can be identified by the diamond shaped pattern that becomes off-set in color near the snake's tail. The Mohave snake is greenish gray to tannish brown in color. Color variations are based on terrain.<ref name="urlBiogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake">{{cite web | url = http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall00Projects/rsnake.htm | title = Biogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="urlArizona Rattlesnakes">{{cite web | url = http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/arizona-rattlesnakes.shtml#2 | title = Arizona Rattlesnakes | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="urlmojave rattlesnake">{{cite web | url = http://www.nps.gov/archive/tont/nature/snakemojave.htm | title = mojave rattlesnake | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="urlAHA Field Guide - Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus">{{cite web | url = http://www.azreptiles.com/reptiles_of_az.php?name=Crotalus_scutulatus_scutulatus | title = AHA Field Guide - Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref><ref name="url, Wildlife Database Detail - :">{{cite web | url = http://www.blm.gov/ca/forms/wildlife/details.php?metode=serial_number&search=2751 | title = , Wildlife Database Detail - : | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
==Range== | ==Range== | ||
There current range spans from the Mojave Desert through extreme northern Colorado. They are also found in Arizona, Texas and Mexico. They are endemic throughout the southwestern desert of North America.{{cite web | url = http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall00Projects/rsnake.htm | title = Biogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref><ref name=" | There current range spans from the Mojave Desert through extreme northern Colorado. They are also found in Arizona, Texas and Mexico. They are endemic throughout the southwestern desert of North America.<ref name="urlBiogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake">{{cite web |url=http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall00Projects/rsnake.htm |title=Biogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |format= |work= |publisher= |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= |accessdate=2011-02-04}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="urlArizona-Sonora Desert Museum Digital Library - Crotalus scutulatus">{{cite web | url = http://www.desertmuseumdigitallibrary.org/public/detail.php?id=ASDM15073&sp=Crotalus%20scutulatus | title = Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Digital Library - Crotalus scutulatus | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref><ref name="urlwww.zo.utexas.edu">{{cite web | url = http://www.zo.utexas.edu/research/txherps/snakes/crotalus.scutulatus.html | title = www.zo.utexas.edu | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
{{Image|Crotalus scutulatus 03.jpg|right|350px|The Mohave (Mojave) Green rattlenake. This is one of the most dangerous snakes in Northern America.}} | {{Image|Crotalus scutulatus 03.jpg|right|350px|The Mohave (Mojave) Green rattlenake. This is one of the most dangerous snakes in Northern America.}} | ||
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==Venom== | ==Venom== | ||
''C. Scutulatus'' venom is one of the most potent. Type A induces neurotoxic effects. Mohave toxin, or a similar toxin, has been detected in the venom of other rattlesnake species. The toxin impairs the | ''C. Scutulatus'' venom is one of the most potent. “The Mohave Rattlesnake venom is ten times more toxic than other North American Rattlesnakes”.<ref name="urlSOUTH MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATION CENTER RATTLE SNAKES AND GILA MONSTERS">{{cite web | url = http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/rattlers.html | title = SOUTH MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATION CENTER RATTLE SNAKES AND GILA MONSTERS | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref><ref name="url, Wildlife Database Detail - :">{{cite web | url = http://www.blm.gov/ca/forms/wildlife/details.php?metode=serial_number&search=2751 | title = , Wildlife Database Detail - : | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> Type A induces neurotoxic effects. Mohave toxin, or a similar toxin, has been detected in the venom of other rattlesnake species. The toxin impairs the presynaptic [[acetylcholine]] release. Type B Venom may cause local, proteolytic, and[[ hemorrhagic]] effects.[[ Renal failure]] is also reported. Venom B is less lethal than Venom A. Some Mohave rattlesnakes carry both Venon A and B. Most reported deaths involved the individual intentionally interacting with the Mohave Green.<ref name="urlMohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine">{{cite web | url = http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/771586-overview | title = Mohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="urlwww.chem.tamu.edu">{{cite web | url = http://www.chem.tamu.edu/rgroup/russell/Publications_files/PDFs/167.pdf | title = www.chem.tamu.edu | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="urlCrotalus scutulatus">{{cite web | url = http://bio.research.ucsc.edu/~barrylab/classes/herps/Phylogeny/Serpentes/Viperidae/C_scutulatus.html | title = Crotalus scutulatus | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-05}}</ref> | |||
== Snakebite symptoms== | == Snakebite symptoms== | ||
Some symptoms reported include muscle weakness, respiratory failure, lethargy, fainting, tachycardia, muscle movements and shock.<ref name="urlMohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine">{{cite web | url = http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/771586-overview | title = Mohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> | Some symptoms reported include muscle weakness, respiratory failure, lethargy, fainting, tachycardia, muscle movements and shock.<ref name="urlMohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine">{{cite web | url = http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/771586-overview | title = Mohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine | author = | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | format = | work = | publisher = | pages = | language = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | quote = | accessdate = 2011-02-04}}</ref> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[List of rattlesnake species and subspecies]] | * [[List of rattlesnake species and subspecies]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Snake (animal)bite]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Crotalus Scutulatus is a venomous rattlesnake species commonly known as the Mohave (Mojave) rattlesnake. Some other names associated with this rattlesnake include the Mojave Green rattlesnake. It is not endangered and it's conservation status is: Least Concern.[1]
Description
Crotalus Scutulatus usually measures between 2' and 4'" long. The rattlesnakes, C. Scutulatus can be identified by the diamond shaped pattern that becomes off-set in color near the snake's tail. The Mohave snake is greenish gray to tannish brown in color. Color variations are based on terrain.[2] [3] [4] [5][6]
Range
There current range spans from the Mojave Desert through extreme northern Colorado. They are also found in Arizona, Texas and Mexico. They are endemic throughout the southwestern desert of North America.[2] [7][8]
Habitat
C. Scutulatus prefers living where there are numerous creosote plants. Unlike most rattlesnakes the Mohave Green prefers to live alone , or perhaps with a couple other Mohave snakes. They often sleep in rodent burrows. [9][10]They also tend to be nocturnal.[9]
Hibernation
C. Scutulatus hibernate during the winter months and emerge during spring when they actively seek food.[2]
Reproductive cyle
C. Scutulatus have a bimodal mating pattern. Coitus and reproductive behavior was seen either in the summer/fall or spring seasons. C. Scutulatus give birth to live young and do not lay eggs.[10]Males reach sexual maturation between 16 and 20 months while females reach maturity at 25 months.[10]
Venom
C. Scutulatus venom is one of the most potent. “The Mohave Rattlesnake venom is ten times more toxic than other North American Rattlesnakes”.[11][6] Type A induces neurotoxic effects. Mohave toxin, or a similar toxin, has been detected in the venom of other rattlesnake species. The toxin impairs the presynaptic acetylcholine release. Type B Venom may cause local, proteolytic, andhemorrhagic effects.Renal failure is also reported. Venom B is less lethal than Venom A. Some Mohave rattlesnakes carry both Venon A and B. Most reported deaths involved the individual intentionally interacting with the Mohave Green.[12] [13] [14]
Snakebite symptoms
Some symptoms reported include muscle weakness, respiratory failure, lethargy, fainting, tachycardia, muscle movements and shock.[12]
Treatment
Immediate medical care should be sought. Antivenom is available, if needed. Do not try to catch the snake to take to the hospital as further injury could occur.[15] [9]
See also
References
- ↑ Field Guide | EOL: Learning and Education Group. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Biogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake. Retrieved on 2011-02-04. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "urlBiogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "urlBiogeography of Mojave Rattlesnake" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Arizona Rattlesnakes. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ mojave rattlesnake. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ AHA Field Guide - Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 , Wildlife Database Detail - :. Retrieved on 2011-02-05. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "url, Wildlife Database Detail - :" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Digital Library - Crotalus scutulatus. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ www.zo.utexas.edu. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus). Retrieved on 2011-02-04.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 www.michaelcardwell.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-04. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "urlwww.michaelcardwell.com" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ SOUTH MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATION CENTER RATTLE SNAKES AND GILA MONSTERS. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Mohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.
- ↑ www.chem.tamu.edu. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ Crotalus scutulatus. Retrieved on 2011-02-05.
- ↑ Mohave Rattle Snake Envenomation: Treatment & Medication - eMedicine Emergency Medicine. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.