The Mohave Rattlesnake by Mike Cardwell.
 
The Mohave Rattlesnake  - And how it became an urban legend. Few rattlesnake species in the United States have been as misunderstood as the Mohave Rattlesnake, Crotalus scutulatus. So much so, it has become an urban legend. In this book, “The Mohave Rattlesnake – And How it Became an Urban Legend,” Mike Cardwell, an authority on the Mohave and other rattlesnakes, carefully separates truth from fiction, debunking the long-held and unfounded myths associated with the Mohave Rattlesnake. This fine book is a must read for anyone wanting an expert glimpse into the natural history of this highly persecuted venomous reptile.