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      Mainly inhabits forested mountains and plateaus, but also occurs down into the desert to elevations as low as 1500 feet. 

    One of the most attractive snakes in the U.S., recognizable by its black tail and large head.

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Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus)

pictured next to Teddy-bear Cholla / Jumping Cholla  (Opuntia bigelovii)