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Coulee
These rattlesnakes left their hibernaculum last week, heading up to their hunting grounds above the coulee rim. I have highlighted features of this snake's secondary, decoy face. It is used to catch and hold the attention of rodent prey
Spotted on May 23, 2011
Submitted on May 23, 2011
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Scientific name is Crotalus viridis. Please add this to the scientific name space.
Such a strange looking rattlesnake!
Wow so close up to!