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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

Photo by MishaCainNell
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27.5057, -82.1984

Field Notes

Description:

About 3 feet long. Characteristic diamond patterns on back.

Habitat:

Scrub, pine flatwoods

Notes:

Found at Duette Preserve in Manatee County Florida. Crossing one of the roads within the preserve.

Reference Links:

FLMNH - Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)

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Comments (3)
Atul
lovely pictures !
MishaCainNell
Well Jason, YOU have some absolutely spectacular spottings so I'm pretty envious too! If you ever come down this way in Florida, do let me know and I'll take you out for a tour.

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Wild Manatee County Florida

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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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