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Crotalus viridis
Juvenile Prairie Rattlesnake
rock outcrop on hogback
Snake was found coiled in foraging posture but got defensive as soon as the cameras we out. :) The ground around the snake had been freshly disturbed and dirt was covering part of the snake. A group of mule deer were close by and may have found/smelled the snake and kicked dirt on it.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2012
Submitted on Sep 7, 2012
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Beautiful. Interesting notes. Do deer often behave that way around snakes?