Rattlesnakes - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2022年2月26日 · Often described as pink in color, this species is found nowhere in the world but the Grand Canyon. Commonly observed from Lees Ferry to the vicinity of National Canyon, primarily below the rim. The North Rim is the only location where this species is found.
Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake: Behavior and Adaptations
2024年2月13日 · The Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus abyssus) is the most specialized rattlesnake in America. These snakes are perfectly adapted to their environment – their pink hue provides excellent camouflage against the red rocks of the Grand Canyon.
Crotalus lepidus - Wikipedia
Specimens of the mottled rock rattlesnake (C. l. lepidus) from the Davis Mountains region often exhibit a more pink coloration, with dark-grey speckling rather than distinct banding. The banded rock rattlesnake (C. l. klauberi) gets its common name from its distinctive, clean banding, often with little speckling or mottling.
The Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake
2017年11月14日 · One story that has been passed down amongst travel guides at the Grand Canyon is that of Edwin “Eddie” McKee and his pink rattlesnake. Edwin McKee was one of the parks first naturalists on the South Rim of the canyon.
20 Pink Rattlesnake Facts
2023年12月31日 · The pink rattlesnake gets its name from its striking pinkish hue. Unlike other rattlesnakes that typically have brown or gray scales, the pink rattlesnake stands out with its vibrant pink coloration. These snakes can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Crotalus oreganus abyssus - Wikipedia
This is a medium to large rattlesnake. Adults measure 16–54 inches (41–137 cm) in total length. Dorsally, they have dark blotches on a variety of base colors ranging from reddish, pink, yellow/green, light tan, to gray.
Rarely seen pink rattlesnake photographed in Arizona is part of …
2020年12月8日 · A rarely noticed species of southwestern rattlesnakes has adapted to resemble nearby mountains, which means pink, blue, yellow and orange snakes.
Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake • Fauna • Reptile/Amphibian
Description: medium to large (16" to 54") rattlesnake with dark blotches on a variety of base colors ranging from reddish, pink, yellow/green, light tan, to gray. The blotches usually become bands near the tail.
Crotalus lepidus - NMHS
A snake that frequents rocky terrain, large rock outcroppings, rocky stream beds, and steep rocky talus slopes in evergreen woodland and montane conifer forests. Basks in open rocky areas in forests near permanent and intermittent springs or streams.
Reptiles of the Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon National Park Trips
2021年3月10日 · Six rattlesnake species have been recorded in the park. Two are species rarely encountered, the South-western speckled rattlesnake and the Northern black-tailed rattlesnake. The other four rattlesnakes are subspecies of the Western Diamondback rattlesnake complex: the Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake, Great Basin rattlesnake, Mojave “green ...