The wilder Vegas: Wild animals that can be spotted near the city

Rattle Snakes

Beware of poisonous animals like rattlesnakes and scorpions. They are commonly found across the Mojave and the Great Basin, and tend to be more active in the summer. There exist several species of rattlesnake and some can be more aggressive than others. During the winter the snakes might seek warmer areas closer to human settlements. An interesting fact is that not all species of rattlesnake rattle, and some might stop rattling when exposed to lower temperatures.