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Photo by VitHradecky
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Species ID Suggestions

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus
TaylorRobertson
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Comments (4)
NeilDazet
I vote for Mojave as Taylor suggested. I looked at your other spotting which I assume is of the same individual, and scales on the snout look like those of a Mojave. The other option, based on your spotting location, is the Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), which is different than the Western Diamondback (range doesn't get that far up into CA).
TaylorRobertson
Either a mojave rattlesnake or western diamondback. Hard to tell without a closer shot of the head.
Aaron_G
It's definitely a rattlesnake.
AdamBrown
Do I see part of a rattle on the very end or is that just a plant in the way?
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PublishedMay 26, 2012

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