Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) - Arizona -
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) - Arizona - Swallowing a wood rat - Perhaps the most dangerous North American serpant - often holding its ground and boldly defending itself when disturbed - Frequents a variety of habitats in arid and semiarid regions from plains to mountains - desert-grassland-shrubland-woodland-open pine forests and rank growth of river bottoms - Ranges from sandy flats to rocky upland areas - Crepuscular and nocturnal but also found abroad in daylight - Live-bearing 4-23 young born in summer and fall - Eats mammals-lizards and birds
Picture No
13738867
Media ID
43271964
Size
4050px x 6048px
(17.1MB)
Credit
www.ardea.com / John Cancalosi
Category
NA
Availability
Available worldwide
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Picture No
13738867
Contributor Ref
CAN-90260811
Image Date
14-01-2007
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