Reproduction
Western rattlesnakes are viviparous and can produce anywhere from 1 to 25 young per reproduction event. The average number of young ranges from 4-12 but can vary greatly due to availability of food and environmental conditions. Western rattlesnake females may not necessarily breed every year. C. viridis It is also common for females to give birth at communal den sites. The young are born between the months of August and October.
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