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Prairie Rattlesnake

Photo by RyanHeavyHead
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Coulee

Notes:

These rattlesnakes left their hibernaculum last week, heading up to their hunting grounds above the coulee rim. I have highlighted features of this snake's secondary, decoy face. It is used to catch and hold the attention of rodent prey

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Scott Frazier
Scientific name is Crotalus viridis. Please add this to the scientific name space.
ceherzog
Such a strange looking rattlesnake!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 23, 2011

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