PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Big Bend National Park near Terlingua, TX, has Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in rocky desert habitat, USA
Big Bend National Park near Terlingua, TX, has Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in rocky desert habitat, USA is one of the top spots to sight Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
BEST TIME TO SEE
April to October along rocky desert paths in Big Bend National Park and Saguaro National Park; most active at dusk in hot summer months.
SIGHTING TIP
Spring to autumn. Active April to October; most commonly encountered on rocky desert trails and roadsides at dawn and dusk.
Coordinates
29.3000°N, 103.2000°W
HABITAT
Desert scrub, rocky hillsides, grasslands, and brushy areas throughout the Southwest; a generalist habitat user
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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