Mojave Rattlesnake (<i>Crotalus scutulatus</i>) (IMAGE) Clemson University Caption Mojave rattlesnakes are a pit viper species living in the deserts of the Southwest US and Mexico. Credit Travis Fisher Usage Restrictions Travis Fisher must be credited for this photo. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.