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Crotalus oreganus concolor
Crotalus oreganus concolor is a venomous pitviper subspecies[3] found in the western United States. A small species known for its faded color pattern. Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionGrows to a maximum length of 750 mm. The smallest gravid female measured was 522 mm.[4] The color pattern consists of a pinkish, pale brown, yellow-brown, straw-colored, reddish or yellow-brown ground color, overlaid with a series of brown elliptical or rectangular dorsal blotches. However, most specimens are gray or silvery. In juveniles the pattern is distinct, but becomes faded in adults, almost to the point where it is indistinguishable from the ground color.[5] Geographic rangeFound in the United States in the Colorado and Green River basins. This area covers southwestern Wyoming, Utah east of long. 111° West (excluding the southeastern corner) and extreme east-central Colorado.[4] The type locality given is "King's Ranch, Garfield Co., at the base of the Henry Mts [Utah]."[1] See also
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