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Crotalus molossus molossus
Large, adult mountain-phase blacktailed rattlesnake, as they tend to look from this locale.
As we started up the mountain to look for our target (banded rock rattlesnakes), we found a birder who had just seen the squirrel stagger out of the bushes and die. The three of us hung out and watched the snake find its kill, and then eat it over the course of an hour. A pretty amazing thing to see, and the best sighting of that day. (we did succeed in a few banded rocks, later)
Spotted on Dec 15, 2012
Submitted on Dec 15, 2012
6 Comments
Beautiful snake and great capture, Bryan!
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You have a knack for catching rattlesnakes feeding. Thanks for sharing these experiences with us.
Thanks, it was something pretty special! Definitely made the trip.
Great series. Nature in action. Thanks for posting
What a once in a lifetime oportunity to witness! Great pictures.