Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Crotalus atrox Elgin Arizona United States 21 July Adult Viperidae

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Rattlesnake found in desert grasslands of Arizona, coiled up in defensive posture, is rattling his tail in warning.

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Size: 5300px × 3534px
Location: Elgin Arizona United States
Photo credit: © Rick & Nora Bowers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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