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Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

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40.0902, -105.291

Field Notes

Description:

Blotched rattlesnake.

Habitat:

Foothill rock outcrop north of Boulder

Notes:

We did not disturbed this snake. It laid peacefully under its rock ledge. Snake temperature was recorded at 90 degrees with a temperature gun.

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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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