
Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, and More: Reptiles of the Mojave
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 10m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Meet the Mojave’s native reptiles and learn how snakes and lizards thrive in harsh desert heat.
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke joins Nevada’s state herpetologist to explore the Mojave’s native reptiles — from rattlesnakes to Gila monsters. Learn how species like the sidewinder and gopher snake adapt to the desert, how scientists track them, and what to do if bitten. With insights into behavior, habitat, and conservation, this is desert wildlife up close.
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Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, and More: Reptiles of the Mojave
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 10m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke joins Nevada’s state herpetologist to explore the Mojave’s native reptiles — from rattlesnakes to Gila monsters. Learn how species like the sidewinder and gopher snake adapt to the desert, how scientists track them, and what to do if bitten. With insights into behavior, habitat, and conservation, this is desert wildlife up close.
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