Tiger rattlesnake
Venomous · Crotalus tigris
DangerousA bite is a medical emergency
Small head, but potent venom. A bite is a medical emergency.
- Lives in
- 1 state
- Size
- 18–36 in
- Open US records
- 485
- Group
- Snake
How to identify it
- Gray to pinkish body with thin dark crossbands like a tiger
- Very small head for its body
- Rattle on the tail
Size: 18–36 in (total length). Habitat: Rocky canyons and foothills of the Sonoran Desert.
Where it lives
- Lives here
- Rare records
- Gone
- Not here
When it is out
State by state
| State | Status | Open records | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Lives here | 483 | 7 |
| New Mexico | Rare records | 2 | 1 |
States not listed have no open records and are outside the range.
Questions
Where does the tiger rattlesnake live?
In 1 state: Arizona. Rare records also come from New Mexico.
Is the tiger rattlesnake dangerous?
Dangerous. Small head, but potent venom. A bite is a medical emergency.
How do you identify a tiger rattlesnake?
Gray to pinkish body with thin dark crossbands like a tiger. Very small head for its body. Rattle on the tail.
When is the tiger rattlesnake most active?
Most open US records fall in July to August.