Northern Mojave Rattlesnake
Crotalus scutulatus, commonly named the Northern Mojave Rattlesnake or the Mojave Green is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and central Mexico. It is perhaps best known for its potent neurotoxic-hemotoxic venom, which is considered the world's most potent rattlesnake venom.
Description
The color varies from shades of brown to pale green depending on the surroundings. The green hue found among Mojave rattlesnakes has led to them being known as "Mojave greens" in some areas. Like C. atrox (the western diamondback rattlesnake), which it closely resembles, C. scutulatus has a dark diamond pattern along its back.
Geographic Range
The United States from California eastward to west Texas and southward to Querétaro in Mexico