Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

This one was going the right direction...away.

Keep your distance!



© John R McNeill



© Michael L Maggio

Mike Maggio either had a very long telephoto for this shot or likes to get a lot closer than your webmaster does....

Look at those fangs!



© Michael L Maggio


At least the rattler has his mouth full already in this shot. Mike explained that is a rabbit's foot showing from the rattler's mouth...a lucky one not.

© Michael L Maggio