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Sidewinder

Crotalus cerastes

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

This sidewinder was chilling next to a log when I found it. It was very calm.

Habitat:

Desert

Species ID Suggestions

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
Scott Frazier
http://robschellphotography.com/gallery/reptiles/snakes/mohave-rattlesnake-crotalus-scutulatus
AshleyT
Sidewinders don't have a back pattern similar to your snake, their body is also a different color. Main difference though is sidewinders have raised scales above the eyes, making them look like they have horns. Your snake does not have that.

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