Crotalus stephensi, also known as the Panamint Rattlesnake, is a venomous pitviper species found in central and southern Nevada and adjacent California. Other common names include Owens Valley rattlesnake and tiger rattlesnake (not to be confused with C. tigris).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Crotalus pyrrhus — venomous
- Crotalus mitchellii — venomous
- Crotalus tigris — venomous
- Crotalus enyo — venomous
- Crotalus cerastes — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Crotalus
- Species
- Crotalus stephensi
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