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Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
32.2217, -110.926
Field Notes
Description:
The Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is a heavy bodied snake with a triangular shaped head. There are two dark diagonal lines on each side of its face running from the eyes to its jaws. It has dark diamond-shaped patterns along is back. The tail has black and white bands just above the rattles.
Habitat:
This snake is considered a generalist, which means that it isn't too picky about its habitat. It can be found living in deserts, grassy plains, forests, rocky hillsides and areas along the coast. It lives in elevations from below sea level up to 6500 feet (2000m).
Notes:
we saw a 5-6 foot snake enter the Coati area - we weren't sure if one would attack the other. the snake threatened and the rattle was going but it didnt strike and both animal kept their distance
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