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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

Description:

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake spotted in White Sands Missile Range, NM. This snake was basking peacefully along a hiking trail early in the morning.

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2 Comments

Sarah118
Sarah118 a year ago

Very good photo .

Brian38
Brian38 a year ago

Beautiful specimen! I've been looking for snakes but I haven't seen any for a while. Great posting SargonR!

SargonR
Spotted by
SargonR

White Sands, New Mexico, United States

Spotted on Aug 28, 2022
Submitted on Aug 28, 2022

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