Crotalus ericsmithi

Crotalus ericsmithi, commonly known as the Guerreran long-tailed rattlesnake, is a species of venomous snake of the family Viperidae. The species is indigenous to southeastern Mexico.

Etymology
The specific name, ericsmithi, is in honor of American herpetologist Eric N. Smith.

Geographic range
C. ericsmithi is endemic to the Mexican state of Guerrero.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. ericsmithi is tropical oak and pine forests at altitudes of 500 –.

Distinguishing characteristics
Compared to most other rattlesnakes, C. ericsmithi has an unusually long tail with a very small rattle.

Reproduction
C. ericsmithi is ovoviviparous.