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The desert tortoise is a native of the Mojave Desert in Southern Nevada. More than 52 registered species of reptiles live in Nevada, where 12 are considered venomous and an additional 6 are considered dangerous. [11] Venomous species of snakes include the sidewinder, western diamondback and Great Basin rattlesnakes.
A snake expert determined from the size of the bite that Gaboury had likely been bitten by a diamondback rattler. [96] December 29, 1971 Bryan L. Bristow, 28, male: Cottonmouth: Louisiana — Bristow had been collecting snakes in a bag when he was bitten on the hand by a cottonmouth moccasin in Garyville, on December 29, 1971. [97]
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis.
Turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians are all represented as U.S. state reptiles. In terms of common divisions of reptiles, turtles are most popular. Fifteen of the twenty-seven states give them official status. [nb 1] [nb 5] The rest of the state reptiles comprise four snakes, [nb 6] five lizards, [nb 7] and three crocodilians.
Lists of snakes of the United States — lists of snake species that are native in U.S. states. Note: Articles on individual snakes should be listed in Category: Reptiles of the United States + Category: Snakes of North America + regional U.S. fauna categories .
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Pages in category "Fauna of the Sierra Nevada (United States)" The following 111 pages are in this category, out of 111 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "Snakes of North America" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 255 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .