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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Stanley Jones

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox: Viperidae) This snake was ca. 1.5 m (5 ft) long with a girth of ca. (31-33 cm) 12-13 in.
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Habitat
South Texas Plains vegetational area. Mesquite and brush grassland at 23 m (75 ft) elevation.
Location
Laguna Seca Ranch, north of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Crotalus atrox
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Oh my! That's a smashing closeup of this Rattlesnake Stanley. Sure hope you were far away from it ;)
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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A cracker of a closeup of this dangerous guy ... great work, Stanley ...
Tfs three fabulous images ...
 
Kits
Goodness, you were brave, Stanley! An outstanding image.
 
M
what a bad boy this is Stanley; perfect shot with the rattle up and the tongue out. Superb.
 
j toon
a fine capture stan...well done...i don`t see these here around the ponds.....lol...
 
countryboy2
Great capture! Travelled around a lot in rattlesnake country and have only seen two over many years of travel.
 
delia todd
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WOW!!! I'm not too sure I'd have got myself within photographic range of this guy Stanley.... OK call me a coward if you like.

Well maybe close enough with a big enough zoom LOL

What a great picture to get of this rattler - excellent work here my friend.
 
B
my goodness!!! I wouldn't have dared getting so close, Stanley!!! wonderful photo of this rattlesnake, awesome, many tfs!!!
 

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