Notes

The Speckled Rattlesnake ranges from southern Nevada to the Cape region of Baja California Sur, and east to central Arizona and extreme northern Sonora, Mexico. Like many other snakes, this species tends to be diurnal in cool weather, and nocturnal when it gets hot. Speckled rattlers are alert and often quick to rattle when disturbed. This was shot from behind glass at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. What I found fascinating was how well this rattler blended in with the rock, although this photo doesn't show how well he blended in.

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Categories:  [Canon 30D] [Reptiles] 

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