We observed what appeared to be a Prairie Rattlesnake beginning to eat a Texas Horned Lizard. The Horned Lizard was close, if not dead. We assumed the Rattlesnake had killed the Horned Lizard as prey. This picture is in-situ, unfortunately time did not allow for us to complete the observation and our presence seemed to make the snake a little reluctant to continue. We left the snake and lizard as seen. We were with a State Land Board Biologist who said this prey item has been recorded before, in one case causing death to the snake. Interesting observation.
Nice photos! How about a little more detail? What happened between the two? That snake has really flattened itself out and the lizard has really blown itself up!
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Nice click !
Interesting, thanks!
We observed what appeared to be a Prairie Rattlesnake beginning to eat a Texas Horned Lizard. The Horned Lizard was close, if not dead. We assumed the Rattlesnake had killed the Horned Lizard as prey. This picture is in-situ, unfortunately time did not allow for us to complete the observation and our presence seemed to make the snake a little reluctant to continue. We left the snake and lizard as seen. We were with a State Land Board Biologist who said this prey item has been recorded before, in one case causing death to the snake. Interesting observation.
wow fantastic!
Nice photos! How about a little more detail? What happened between the two? That snake has really flattened itself out and the lizard has really blown itself up!
Ooh a rattlesnake and a horned lizard. Watch out snake!
Nice find and awesome pictures.