Snake in the Grass

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Snake in the Grass

Snake in the Grass

Heard a strange buzz next to the fireroad on top of Big Rock Ridge and turned to make this purple tongued western rattler aquaintance before moving on. June 25, '11
Noondueler
on Jun 27, 2011 1:50 am
Image ID: 724474

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mrchad9

mrchad9 - Jun 27, 2011 12:38 pm - Voted 10/10

Stunning

That is a fantastic photo Noondueler. Too bad for that one blade of grass, but the capture of the tongue is super.

Noondueler

Noondueler - Jun 27, 2011 1:58 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Stunning

Thanks Chad. Yeah, I would have moved the blade but of course...

SierraCJ

SierraCJ - Jun 28, 2011 3:47 pm - Voted 10/10

Scary !

These guys scare the crap out of me but I am mesmerized by their beauty. Great shot! CJ

Noondueler

Noondueler - Jun 28, 2011 9:02 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Scary !

Thanks CJ. I've only seen a couple in all my years hiking around the bay area. Sometimes I hike off in the weeds like this and after seeing this guy I think I'll be more cautious during the warm season.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jun 28, 2011 11:35 pm - Voted 10/10

Saw one when I worked

at Sequoia NP in 1995. It was eating a squirrel.

They really blend in with their surroundings,
except for the forked tongue. Great capture!

Noondueler

Noondueler - Jun 29, 2011 1:53 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Saw one when I worked

Thanks Larry. Rattler speak with forked tongue to color compliment the little pink flower in the grass.

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