Arizona Black Rattlesnake

Crotalus cerberus

Like all pit vipers, this snake can detect body heat with the pits beneath its eyes. Small mammals succumb to a swift strike from venom-injecting fangs. Depending on factors like the frequency of its meals, the snake can shed its skin multiple times in one year. Each shed produces a new rattle.

"/>

Found At

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Explore more Animals

Siamang

Symphalangus syndactylus Siamangs are small (lesser) apes that live high in the trees. Like all apes, they do not have tails. They play an…

Black Howler Monkey

Alouatta caraya The largest of the New World monkeys, they use their prehensile tail as an extra arm to grab branches. Males have black…

Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis As the tallest land animals, giraffes tower over all others. Their necks, legs, tails, and even their newborn babies are taller than…

Stay Connected

Sign-up for our email list.

The Tulsa Zoo is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.