What is another word for speckled rattlesnake?
Pronunciation: [spˈɛkə͡ld ɹˈatə͡lsnˌe͡ɪk] (IPA) 
The speckled rattlesnake is a venomous reptile found primarily in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Also referred to as the speckled diamondback, Crotalus mitchellii, or the Arizona Black rattlesnake, this snake features a distinct pattern of dark brown or black spots on a lighter tan or gray background. Other names used to describe this species include the painted rattlesnake, mitchell's rattlesnake, and the salt-river rattlesnake. Despite the variations in name, all of these monikers refer to the same species and should be used interchangeably for accuracy.
