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

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Closeup of head and striped tail of rattlesnake found in desert grasslands of Arizona, coiled up in defensive posture, is rattling his tail. Width of black and white stripes on tail identify this species.

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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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