While Rattle Rescue strives to promote coexistence with all rattlesnakes, special attention is paid to San Diego's exclusive species of rattlesnake, the Red Diamond Rattle Snake (Crotalus Ruber).
The Red Diamond Rattlesnake is a species of special concern. It only exists in southern California and Baja California. This small area combined with other factors had led the species to this status. While it is not threatened, or endangered, it is being monitored in the hopes that conservation efforts prevent it from becoming endangered.
Part of this concern is its habitat. The Red Diamond Rattlesnakes prefers a habit that has a high human population density (aka cities). It is estimated that 20% of their habitat is lost due to building developments.
In addition to the habitat loss, other factors that company human population density affect the Red Diamond Rattlesnake. Roads divide up their home ranges and cause road mortalities by accidently running them over. Major roads can further isolate Red Diamonds to smaller areas. These confinements can prevent their escape from fires and natural predators.
With all of these factors, Rattle Rescue wants to spend special attention to our conservation efforts. Ultimately, the goal is to preserve this special San Diego native and coexist with it.
The below links can provide more information on the Red Diamond Rattlesnake's status and what Rescue Rattle is doing to help