The Northern Mojave Rattlesnake, also called the Mojave Green Rattlesnake, is a heavy-bodied, dangeously venomous pit viper, with a thin neck and a large triangular head. Pupils are elliptical. Scales are keeled. Usually there are 2 or 3 large scales on the top of the head between the eyes. A light stripe runs from behind the eye diagonally to the upper lip beyond the corner of the mouth, but does not cross over the lip.
The Mojave Green ranges from two to three feet in length and has highly toxic venom that affects the nervous system. This snake is usually found in the open desert terrain and mountains. It is the least common rattlesnake and if found is mainly in the Eldorado Valley and Lake Mead areas.
From this cache, if you look to the SE, you might see the end of Lake Mead...
These snake are Poisonous!!! Do not touch, approach closer than 4', or try to catch these snakes!!
This cache is .5 mi from the "Snake Pit"... aka parking. It's a short and quick walk but don't forget it can be extremely hot and dry here. Carry water, wear a hat, and watch out for snakes. I DO NOT recommend this walk for children. There is some moderate exposure and some steep edges that children could fall from. I DO NOT recommend anyone walk to any edge and look down... the ground is just too soft and rotted and could easily collapse if you're too close to the edge.
Go look at "Snake Bit" to see some pictures of what this area looks like.
Cache on!