species 602 observations

Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake

Crotalus willardi

Field notes

Common names: ridge-nosed rattlesnake, Willard's rattlesnake, Willard's rattler

Crotalus willardi is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. This snake is found mainly in the "sky island" region. The IUCN reports this snake's conservation status as being of Least Concern. It is the official state reptile of Arizona.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided