which rattlesnakes are protected in arizona
Rock Rattlesnake-This snake lives in sky island ranges of southeastern Arizona including the Chiricahua, Peloncillo, Dragoon, Whetstone, Santa Rita, Huachucas, and Canelos. Mating takes place in summer. A litter of up to 10 young is born in summer. This snake is protected in Arizona. It is against Arizona state law to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect this animal or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. Speckled Rattlesnake- Specimens from the majority if its range in Arizona are rusty tan or dull pinkish-brown.