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[Brian Petersen]

Here is a couple of pics.....i cant remember teh latin nave so please help.........very nice snakes from a friend of mine...
Enjoy

Kind regards

Brian
Denmark.

[Brian Petersen]

and the other snake......also a gorgeous snake.

Kind regards

Brian
Denmark

[Chris @ C.H.S.]

Hello Brian.
I think I can offer some help in putting names to the faces of these guys. The first looks to be a very nice example of Crotalus
cerastes cerastes. The "Mojave" sidewinder. This species includes three sub species of which the "Mojave" is considered the nominate form. The other sub species are Crotalus cerastes laterorepens... the "Colorado" sidewinder and Crotalus cerastes cercobombus...the "Southern" sidewinder. These guys are found in deserts consisting of loose sands and rocky outcrops {used for cover etc.}. They are a small species of rattlesnake and rarely exceed 30" in adult length. As a matter of fact I recall a male I kept for 6 yrs. {and he fathered 3 litters} at the "gi-normous" size of 19"!
Anyway, these usually make for interesting captives, however some may insist on lizards as a food source. And believe me, baby "sandsliders" are delicate and fustrating to try and switch 'em to mice pinks. Man are the babies small!

The other "Rattler" looks to be a "Banded rock" rattlesnake. A.K.A. Crotalus lepidus klauberi. These guys are a beautiful species of which there is 1 other sub species {Crotalus lepidus lepidus}. Again, a smaller species with adults usually growing to 36" max. I have not kept the nominate form {the one you posted} but I have kept numerous specimens of the "Mottled" rock rattlesnake. I found these to be very content captives that would reproduce well and I really liked working with these snakes. Anyhow... hope I've helped and if you would like some more info let me know or cruise the net as there should be a good supply of info on these guys. Good luck and stay safe! Cheers!
Chris @ C.H.S.

[Brian Petersen]

Thanks for the info Chris......
When i read your post the latin names comes flying to through my head as if i was reading it from the nametags at my friends place....He just got a male for his cerastes. They are VERY rare in Europe, so he was jumping around the house when he heard he got a male.

This is the female Crotalus lepidus klauberi. The male is almost ashgrey....Beauty....
I love the small species of rattlers, but i´m not sure i want them yet......

Kind regards

Brian
Denmark