Pit Viper - Pit Vipers

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Viperidae Genus: Agkistrodon Species: A. piscivorus Scientific Name: Agkistrodon Piscivorus

 Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Viperidae Subfamily: Crotalinae Genus: Hypnale Scientific Name: Hypnale hypnale

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Viperidae Genus: Trimeresurus Scientific Name: Trimeresurus Gramineus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Viperidae Subfamily: Crotalinae Genus: Crotalus Scientific Name: Crotalus Ruber Other Names: Red Rattlesnake, Red Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Red Diamond Snake, Red Rattler

  Mojave rattlesnake is a highly poisonous pit viper species occurring in southwestern United States and central Mexico. The snake’s venom is regarded as the most potent among other rattlesnakes inhabiting the world. Currently, there are two recognized subspecies of this species. Mojave Rattlesnake(Pit Viper) Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Crotalus Scientific Name Crotalus scutulatus Nicknamed the Mojave green, the Mohave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is the most venomous snake found on the monument. The venom, potent in neurotoxins that attack the nervous system and hemotoxins that attack the blood should make this snake high on anyone's list to avoid. Not to be confused with the Western rattlesnake, the Mojave rattlesnake has a greenish tinge that the Western rattlesnake lacks. The Mojave rattlesnake averages between 2-4 feet in length and are usually distribute...

  Massasauga rattlesnake is a species of venomous snake occurring in the midwestern North America. Like all rattlesnakes, it is a pit viper. There are three recognized subspecies of this species. Massasauga Rattlesnake Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Sistrurus Scientific Name Sistrurus catenatus What is an eastern massasauga rattlesnake?  Appearance:  Massasaugas are small snakes with thick bodies, heart-shaped heads and vertical pupils. The average length of an adult is about 2 feet. Adult massasaugas are gray or light brown with large, light-edged chocolate brown blotches on the back and smaller blotches on the sides. Young snakes have the same markings, but are more vividly colored. Other snakes that look similar include the fox snake, milk snake and hognose snake.   Habitat:  Massasaugas live in wet areas including wet prairies, marshes and low ...

  Lance-headed rattlesnake is a poisonous pit viper species of snake occurring in central Mexico. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species. Lance-headed Rattlesnake Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Crotalus Scientific Name Crotalus polystictus Description The lance head rattlesnake's scientific name, Crotalus polystictus, translates from the Greek "poly" meaning many and "sticto" meaning spotted, describing the snake's general appearance. The characteristic dark spots that mark lance heads are unique to this species of rattlesnake. They are often oval or elongated toward the front of the body and more circular toward the middle of the animal. The snake's coloration ranges from tan or brown to gray and sometimes white. An orange-brown stripe also runs along this species back, most noticeably between spots.  Lance head ratt...

 Mamushi Pit Viper is a venomous pit viper species found in Japan and Russia. It is the most venomous snakes in Japan. Every year, around 2000-3000 people in Japan are bitten by a mamushi. The body pattern of these snakes consists of a pale gray, reddish-brown, or yellow-brown background, overlaid with a series of irregularly-shaped lateral blotches. These blotches are bordered with black and often have lighter centers. Their head is dark brown or black, with beige or pale-gray sides. Other Names: Japanese moccasin, Japanese pit viper,  Japanese mamushi Mamushi Pit Viper Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Gloydius Scientific Name Gloydius blomhoffii Distribution Mamushi pit vipers are found in Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu islands in Japan, and Kunasir Island (the southernmost island of the Kuril Islands archipelago) in Russia. These snakes live in a range o...

 The black-tailed rattlesnake is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Four subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. Black-Tailed Rattlesnake Kingdom Animalia  Phylum Chordata  Class Reptilia  Order Squamata  Suborder Serpentes  Family Viperidae  Genus Crotalus Scientific Name Crotalus molossus Description The Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Pit Viper) is a large (< 1524 mm total length, Platt and Rainwater 2009, but most are < 1000 mm TL in Arizona), heavy-bodied pit viper.  Atop the head is usually some darkening of the snout and normally a dark band or patch between the eyes, although some desert specimens lack that band. The dorsal pattern of the body is 20-41 light-edged, dark blotches or diamonds.  The anterior blotches and sometimes posterior blotches have some light interior scales, and many of the dark blotches coalesce with lateral blotches and ...

 Bothriechis marchi is a species of pitviper, a venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Central America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.  Honduran Palm Pit Viper   Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Family Viperidae Genus Bothriechis Scientific Name Bothriechis marchi Description Adults of B. marchi often grow to more than 80 centimetres (31 in) in total length (including tail). The largest specimen on record was 96.8 centimetres (38.1 in). March's palm pit viper is green and relatively slender with a prehensile tail. Color:  Different shades of green Geographic Range Honduran Palm Pit Viper is found on the Atlantic versant of northwestern Honduras and eastern Guatemala. It occurs in mesic forest at elevations of 500–1,500 metres (1,600–4,900 ft) altitude. The type locality given is "the Gold Mines at Quimistan [probably El Oro, Municipio de Quimistán, in the...

Trimeresurus malcolmi is a venomous pit viper species found in East Malaysia. Common names include: Malcolm's pitviper, Malcolm's tree viper, and Mt. Kinabalu pit viper. Malcolm’s Tree Viper Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Genus Trimeresurus Species T. malcolmi Scientific Name Trimeresurus malcolmi Description Scalation: Includes 19 rows of dorsal scales at midbody, 163-174 ventral scales, 64-81/61-64 subcaudal scales in males/females, and 8-9 supralabial scales. Coloration:  Green with faint gray bands all over the body; the belly is bright greenish yellow Geographic Range Found in East Malaysia at 1,000-1,600 m elevation (3,280-5,250 feet). The type locality given is "Sungii River, near Bundutuan, Mount Kinabalu, British North Borneo [Sabah], at an altitude circa 3,000 feet [914 m]". Habitat Dense woody areas, bushes, fields, and grasslands Diet/Food Various kinds of amphibians, rodents and small...