Poised to strike

Poised to strike

Full-size picture of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) ready to strike near the Robledo Range by Radium Springs, New Mexico. The Western Diamondback is the largest western rattlesnake and is considered one of the most dangerous. As seen in this picture, they will usually stand their ground when threatened. Photo taken 6/8/07.
rayray
on Jun 9, 2007 1:08 am
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 299868

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rpc

rpc - Jun 9, 2007 1:41 am - Voted 10/10

thanks

for the friggen nightmares!!

PS cool shot.

rayray

rayray - Jun 9, 2007 1:48 am - Hasn't voted

Re: thanks

Thanks rpc! I almost had to change my drawers after I ran into this guy!

rpc

rpc - Aug 24, 2007 8:07 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: thanks

Almost eh? Mine would've been wasted for sure!! Gives me the creeps - GREAT shot again
:)

rayray

rayray - Aug 24, 2007 8:48 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: thanks

Good thing it was only almost....didn't have extras with me! Thanks again!
Ray

gimpilator

gimpilator - Jun 11, 2007 1:43 am - Voted 10/10

Good meat

I've eaten a couple of these recently and was suprised by how good they taste. Great photo!

rayray

rayray - Jun 11, 2007 9:14 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Good meat

Thanks for your comments and vote! Never tried snake -- had fried alligator, not bad eatin'. Then again, just about anything is good fried.

Andino

Andino - Jul 4, 2007 11:11 am - Voted 10/10

Bravo

Excellent shot !
And thanks for the informative comment under the picture.

rayray

rayray - Jul 5, 2007 9:32 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Bravo

Thank you! Don't want to run into that fella again!

Ice Man Jerry Van

Ice Man Jerry Van - Aug 24, 2007 7:53 pm - Voted 10/10

I know that look

Have had it looking at me like that ready to strike. It is okay when you know it is there but when you come up on it on a climb looking it in the eye with nowhere to go but down hoping your partner is paying attention to you as you are yelling falling. I enjoy your photos and humor. See ya The Ice Man

rayray

rayray - Aug 24, 2007 8:46 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: I know that look

Hey thanks a lot Ice Man! I agree, it's okay if you find them....not okay when they find you. Maybe I'll find another one tomorrow!

justahiker

justahiker - Oct 30, 2007 3:42 am - Voted 10/10

Wooow!

Fantastic photo man!
I have a feeling you are a bit too close to it... :)

rayray

rayray - Oct 30, 2007 11:01 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wooow!

Thanks for your comments! I was at a safe distance....but didn't *really* feel safe. Rattlesnakes have a way of making folks feel that way.
Ray

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - Nov 14, 2007 12:07 pm - Voted 10/10

All I can think is...

...get the &*$# out of Dodge!

rayray

rayray - Nov 14, 2007 9:32 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: All I can think is...

I thought the same thing, but only after I got a few pics. Good thing for the zoom lens!!
Ray

Alex Wood

Alex Wood - Sep 19, 2008 9:55 pm - Voted 10/10

Wow

very nice picture and snake!

EricChu

EricChu - Nov 6, 2010 8:30 am - Voted 10/10

Impressive photo!

"...Uhmm...oh hello...uhmm...nice weather, isn't it?...uhmmm...parlez-vous français?...no...uhmmm...parlez-vous miaow?...uhmmm...well, uh, I won't bother you any longer - uh - YIIIKES!" ;-))

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