Rattlesnakes of the Western United States
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I came across this fairly large Western Diamondback rattlesnake crossing a dirt road in southern Arizona. The Western Diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most common snakes here in southern Arizona.
Taken at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland. It is always fun to take venomous snake pictures behind glass. lol
I hope everyone enjoys this image! :D
Close up of the head, scales & patterns on this amazing looking rattler. This is a older photo of this rattler being rehomed to a safer place.
(Sept 2015)
Arizona Diamondback Rattlesnake. My driveway, headed for the front porch. He didnt make it. Full frame. No crop. No post processing.
Crotalus adamanteus
I've seen them in zoos, but this was my first encounter with an EDB in the wild. Very exciting!
Always approach a potentially deadly animal such as this safely, and with the respect they deserve and command.
Seen in central Florida
After a brief break from Flickr yesterday, for a day trip to our local wildlife refuge, I'm continuing my year in review series.
Our second significant trip of the year was split between the Sonoran Desert in Southern AZ and the Colorado Plateau in the northern part of that state.
The Sonoran Desert includes Saguaro National Park where we spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake crossing the trail just ahead of us. Here the snake gives a threat posture. I took the threat seriously and stayed well out of his strike range for a couple of clicks.
Crotalus adamanteus
A healthy four foot adult from the sandhills of central Florida. This snake was found crossing a forest road on a warm afternoon in late December and was in an absolutely stunning setting for photos. Diamondbacks are the largest rattlesnake species in the world and command a great deal of respect when encountered in the field.
Late May through June is primetime for rattlesnake encounters before sunset in the Sonoran Desert. The key is talking about them while you're out looking for them, then they magically appear as did this one by some miracle.
First find of the season. Unprovoked. Never staged.
Maryland's state reptile but in Delaware! I don't see these wonderful terrapins in their natural habitat very often, so this was quite a treat for me. Aren't they simply beautiful?!
Bombay Hook NWR, DE
Bob and I were on a trail at Boyce Thompson Arboretum a few days ago when a Western Diamondback rattlesnake decided to cross our path. It was about 3-4 feet long and 4 years old. It didn't seem to mind that we were very close to it and we didn't mind that IT didn't mind! lol
Makes #3 in my yard this year -- that I have seen anyway. Or should I say their yard. Looks all comfy, blending in well.
Arcanatrik Industries SMG chambered in .45ACP. Uses a 35-round helical magazine.
Credit to Amy/Woitek and the Sweetwater team for the text and stock texture, and Wezzy for the screw on the stock.
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Crotalus adamanteus
In-situ adult found while checking tortoise traps one morning in southern Georgia.
A big Western Diamondback, estimated at five feet in length, about the size of my arm at the elbow. Chiricahua Mountains, SE Arizona.
One of many gorgeous snakes we got to visit recently at the Phoenix Herpetological Society. See more on my blog, Arizona Writer.