← ReptilesThe 'Mojave green' — greenish, white tail bands wider than the black, and the most potent venom of the local rattlers (often neurotoxic). Looks a lot like a diamondback, so assume the worse of the two and keep your distance. There is no version of this where you hold it.
Key
Venomous — treat as a serious bite, get help
Hard no — run, or just don't
Occasional — now and then