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Predation by a Black Widow (separate observation)

Likely Crotalus scutulatus x viridis hybrid

75 degrees at 5:47pm but cooling down quickly as the sun went behind the mountain. At 6:30pm it was 67 degrees in this area.

Observation and photo by Anna Iker, sent to NHM via Instagram, #natureinla.

Lifer coral

Arizona Coral Snake Micruroides euryxanthus at a rest stop near Dragon, AZ. It had just rained and been overcast and the sun was just comming out.

This specimen was found in the Terlingua Flats area of Big Bend region, an area known for large populations of this species. Hybridization with Western Diamondbacks does occur in this area.

fighting for hunting grounds

Owens Peak Wilderness, Kern County, California

Horns above eyes make me wonder if this is a sidewinder. Found in more of a canyon than sandy area though.

Mating ritual shown by two males, possibly a female in the vicinity.

Crotalus scutalatus
24 May 2014
CA, SBE Co., Mid Hills Campground
In a defensive posture after surviving a near-death experience with my vehicle.