Monday, March 4, 2013

Rattlesnake in the Road

On a recent waterfowl survey we drove around a corner and nearly ran over this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.  I slammed on the brakes and backed up to find that we had indeed missed it.  Since it was already heading off of the road I shot these images through the windshield. I decided not to jump out and chase it!
Rattlesnake - Doubling back on itself
Rattlesnake - Heading off of the road

Rattlesnake - Going, going,...
Rattlesnake - Gone!

Mark
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6 comments:

  1. Travels with EmmaMarch 4, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I was always amazed at the size of the rattlesnakes at Laguna.

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  2. The Odd EssayMarch 4, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Look at those rattles! Is that one of Judy's "the end" shots? ;-)

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  3. Mark & TeriMarch 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Yes!! I should have added "The End".

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  4. juleesing1March 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Lucky snake.

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  5. Wallace and Carolyn SternbergMarch 6, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Hey Teri, that's why you were given those lovely gators to wear!!!

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    1. TeriMarch 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      No way I was getting out of the truck!
      Teri

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