Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus)
Created: June 17th, 2010 - 09:12 PM
Last Modified: June 17th, 2010 - 09:12 PM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 48281
Last Modified: June 17th, 2010 - 09:12 PM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 48281
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Contra Costa County |
Time: 2010-06-06 09:37:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Grassy hillside |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: Last Quarter |
Elevation: 893.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Was somewhat nervously hiking through the dead grass while I stared intently at each step for rattlesnakes. Near the crest of the hill I spotted rattlesnake skin right in front of my face. It was probably about 4' along the ground from my feet but it felt like it was only 3' line of sight from my head. Started rattling within 30 seconds of being spotted.
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