The Mojave green rattlesnake! These venomous rattlesnakes inhabit the southwestern United States, and despite looking fairly similar to many of our other species there’s something that sets these reptiles apart from other rattlesnakes. Their venom is among some of the most potent and toxic venom of any native venomous snake, with some populations likely possessing the most lethal venom here in the US. Why so toxic? Perhaps it’s just happenstance these rattlesnakes have evolved such a potent veno

Deadly baby! The Mojave rattlesnake is easily one of if not our most venomous snakes here in the United States. With a combination of hemotoxic and neurotoxic venom, these snakes can deliver a nasty and life threatening bite! Of course like most snakes, these animals would much rather flee or intimidate predators away with a rattle than stand their ground and bite. The Mojave rattlesnake was a huge target for my recent trip out to Arizona and we were able to see quite a few of these lovely babie