Arizona Ridge-Nose Rattlesnake
The Arizona Ridge-Nose Rattlesnake is the official state reptile of Arizona. They get their name from the ridges along the side of their nose. These ridges are upturned scales. While they are venomous, due to their small size, their bites are not life-threatening.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life spanup to 21 years
- Body size1-2 ft.
- Native habitat Forests, shrublands, and rocky areas of Southwestern United States and Mexico
- DietSmall mammals, lizards, birds, insects