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Coluber flagellum
3 photos. A Coachwhip eating a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. When the dogs and I spotted these snakes at the base of the porch, the Coachwhip took protective action, managing to writhe and slither, with the Rattlesnake already about halfway consumed, along the base of the house and behind a garbage pail full of rainwater.
Spotted on Sep 1, 2013
Submitted on Jan 24, 2015
4 Comments
Thanks. Yeah, I learned that there are several non-venomous snakes around here that will eat venomous ones. I agree, it's crazy! And amazing!
Amazing !
Crazy!
surprising that it can consume such a venomous snake!