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Venomous snakes in Mineral County, Nevada

4 venomous snake species have verified records in Mineral County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.

Field entries

  1. Western Rattlesnake
    Crotalus oreganus
    Western Rattlesnake

    Crotalus oreganus

    Venomous

    How to identify

    Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

    Occasionally seenFull profile →
  2. Prairie Rattlesnake
    Crotalus viridis
    Prairie Rattlesnake

    Crotalus viridis

    Venomous

    How to identify

    Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

    Occasionally seenFull profile →
  3. Panamint Rattlesnake
    Crotalus stephensi
    Panamint Rattlesnake

    Crotalus stephensi

    Venomous

    How to identify

    Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

    Rarely seenFull profile →
  4. Speckled Rattlesnake
    Crotalus mitchellii
    Speckled Rattlesnake

    Crotalus mitchellii

    Venomous

    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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