Crotalus transversus

The Quergebänderte Mountain Rattlesnake ( Crotalus transversus ) is a species of rattlesnakes (Crotalus ) within the vipers ( Viperidae ). Its distribution is limited to a small mountain area near Mexico City. So far, only about 20 individuals of this species have been identified.

Features

The Quergebänderte mountain rattlesnake is a very small rattlesnake with a body length of up to about 50 centimeters, the longest so far discovered individual was 46.5 inches long. She has a gray to orange -gray ground color with typicaly narrow brown to black transverse stripe on the back that stand out against the color. From the eye of a brown temple strap pulls the corners of the mouth.

Distribution and habitat

The range of the snake covers only a small mountainous area near Mexico City, where it grows at altitudes of over 2900 meters. There she stays in cool, open forests between stones.

Snake venom

On the specific composition of the poison effect and there is no information of this type.

Threats and conservation

The Quergebänderte mountain rattlesnake is classified as not at risk ( least concern ) in the IUCN Red List. The population of the snake is regarded as stable and in their very small distribution area, it occurs in sufficient numbers of individuals.

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Cited evidence

The information in this article originate for the most part the limits given in literature sources, in addition, the following sources are cited: