Know the dangerous ones
Venomous snakes in Esmeralda County, Nevada
5 venomous snake species have verified records in Esmeralda County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.
Field entries
Crotalus stephensi Panamint RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus stephensi
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Occasionally seenFull profile →
Crotalus mitchellii Speckled RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus mitchellii
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Occasionally seenFull profile →
Crotalus cerastes SidewinderVenomousCrotalus cerastes
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Occasionally seenFull profile →
Crotalus oreganus Western RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus oreganus
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Rarely seenFull profile →
Crotalus pyrrhus Southwestern Speckled RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus pyrrhus
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Rarely seenFull profile →
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