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Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Crotalus molossus

Description:

Yellowish body with brown diamonds down the back. The section before the rattle is black, giving them their name.

Habitat:

Found crossing the road in the evening at the base of a mountain.

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2 Comments

AshleyT
AshleyT 9 years ago

Thanks. He was incredibly grumpy, which is unusual for this species. They are usually very docile.

jamiewgoodspeed
jamiewgoodspeed 9 years ago

well done! love how he's barely touching the ground!

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2014
Submitted on Sep 21, 2014

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