Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
- HM 113125
Country:
United States of America
United States of America
State:
Arizona
Arizona
County:
Maricopa
Maricopa
Age:
Adult
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
MSC had a corporate project this morning at Tom's Thumb parking lot area. Just N of the equestrian area, some of the volunteers encountered a rattlesnake out sunning. After I joined the group the reptile uncoiled and started seeking cover. By the time I got my iPhone ready the rattler went into hiding so (not surprisingly) I only captured the tail in the attached photo. The outside temp was ~65 degrees, mostly sunny, and we had a light rain in there area last night. I estimated the snake to be 28-34 inches...
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