Crotalus enyo cerralvensis, also known as the Cerralvo rattlesnake, is a subspecies of Baja California rattlesnake, a kind of Venomous pit viper, and is named after the island it is found on, Isla Cerralvo, Mexico. The subspecies was described in 1954 by Frank S. Cliff.
Description Adult Crotalus enyo cerralvensis range from 1.5 – 2.5 ft. Out of the species' subspecies, C. e. cerralvensis is known to have the highest head-to-body ratio as well as a specific number of scales which can be used to distinguish it from its sister subspecies.BEAMAN, K. R., AND L. L. GRISMER. 1994. Crotalus enyo. Catalogue of American Amphibinas and Reptiles 589.1–589.6.
Diet The Cerralvo rattlesnake is known to eat lizards, mammals and occasionally centipedes.
Reproduction Crotalus enyo cerralvensis are known to give birth to 2–7 young per brood – with neonates being found between July and October.
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