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Crotalus cerastes

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Tan body with brown and white blotches This is a neonate, he was tiny and freaking adorable. Was my lifer, and a snake I really wanted to see!

Habitat:

Found on the road in desert flats.

Reference Links:

Crotalus cerastes

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Comments (5)
AshleyT
Thank you Heather! Was very exciting for me :)
AshleyT
Thank you Dilan and Brendan! Saw lots of neat critters on my recent trip to AZ :)

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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014

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