Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri)
Created: December 30th, 2012 - 08:11 PM
Last Modified: December 30th, 2012 - 08:11 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 132857
Last Modified: December 30th, 2012 - 08:11 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 132857
Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2012-08-23 20:54:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Yearling |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: rocky coastal sage scrub |
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Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent |
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Notes
This snake was found while nightwalking on a wide, dusty, dirt road. It was about 12" long and appeared maybe a bit thin. I'm not sure if it was a small yearling or a large YoY. First pic is in situ.