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Crotalus adamanteus
Thick snake grow to lengths exceeding 7 feet. This is a docile snake but will defend. Notable yellowish color with a pattern of black diamonds on its back. The stripe that covers its eyes in another indicator and the usually present tail rattle.
Eastern United States. Common in areas where the Gopher Tortoise lives, as the Gopher's burrows serve as a winter home for this species.
I encountered this specimen as I strode headlong toward him toward a group of chanterelle mushrooms. Could have been a bad day if not for my wife's call out of "SNAKE!"
Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012
1 Comment
Nice spot!