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Northern Pacific Rattle Snake

Crotalus oreganus oreganus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Snake experts,are there two rattles in this picture?

Habitat:

foothills.

Reference Links:

ratelslangen.nl » Southern Pacific rattlesnake - Crotalus oreganus heller…

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Pacific rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus oreganus

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Scott Frazier
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Comments (7)
HemaShah
This looks like a resident snake. I have seen it in the same spot for the past 4 days.I must talk to the Park ranger and see if they need to put up a sign.
HemaShah
This is just at the beginning of the trail and right close to the walking trail! Well hidden in the dried grass but could be stepped on so easily. Dogs are always sniffing around. Wow! Thanks!
Scott Frazier
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564082@N08/8957457183/ http://www.ratelslangen.nl/gallery/Crotalus_oreganus_helleri_Southern_Pacific_rattle/image/4/
jamiewgoodspeed
most likely i would say two rattle snakes because there are two rattles but i cannot identify the species for you
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PublishedOctober 4, 2013

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