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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
35.7847, -106.279
Field Notes
Description:
4 foot long. Iconic diamond pattern on it's back. One of the most venomous snakes in the US. Said to be very aggressive, this one seemed very passive, though I didn't try to push my luck. Was able to slither over the pine needles and dead leaves without making a noise. A truly brilliant predator.
Habitat:
Bandelier National Monument, a mixture of desert, and forest, and river type habitats. Said to be a very uncommon place because so many ecosystems "mingle" here.
Notes:
First time ever seeing a rattle snake in the wild.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2014
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