Fauna include jackrabbits, scorpions, kangaroo rats, pronghorns, kit foxes, midget faded rattlesnakes, and coyotes. Reptiles such as the garter snakes and rattlesnakes inhabit the zone. Rattlesnakes and gopher snakes are also present. Predators include coyotes, bobcats, lynxes, martens, crows, hawks, owls, and rattlesnakes. These snakes are venomous, but possess a weaker venom than many other rattlesnakes. During winter it hibernates in dens, often with copperheads and timber rattlesnakes. The fauna is diverse, including desert lizards, rabbits, rattlesnakes and coral. Reptiles include rattlesnakes and a variety of lizards, as well as an occasional crocodile. Venomous serpents, including small rattlesnakes, are readily consumed. Armadillos and rattlesnakes seek higher ground. This includes any potentially dangerous prey items, such as rattlesnakes and foxes. Risks include the presence of venomous rattlesnakes and flash flooding/lightning from thunderstorms. Rattlesnakes, including the eastern diamondback, are ovoviviparous. More unusual prey include fishers, young black bear cubs, harp seals and rattlesnakes. Mohave green rattlesnakes which lacks Mojave toxin.