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Crotalus viridis
Crotalus viridis is a venomous pit viper species native to the western United States, southwestern Canada, and northern Mexico. This species commonly grows to more than 100 cm in length.
Seen in Natural Bridges park.
Spotted on Jul 16, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013
4 Comments
Thank you so much Ashley, I will compare them !!
Well this is the website for Utah reptiles, and when you click on each snake, there is a link showing you where in the state it is found. There are only two species where you saw this guy at, and I think it's a Prairie Rattlesnake. But have a look and see what you think. BTW, this is a wonderful photo!
http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/...
Oh no !! fast one photo and then quickly away I was a little too close and on the other side was a cliff, I'm sorry ;-))))
Do you have any photos of the tail, or remember what color the tail in front of the rattle was? Based on range, I want to call this a Prairie Rattlesnake, but I would have to see the tail to confirm