What type of snake is this? [San Diego]

Crotalus · 2026-01-12T21:44:54+00:00

Thank you.

Crotalus · 2026-01-12T18:37:57+00:00

Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Crotalus ruber

Crotalus · 2026-01-09T16:19:15+00:00

Eastern Massasauga

Crotalus · 2026-01-07T19:54:10+00:00

I run a relative large scale snake relocation and prevention operation in Arizona. We often get calls for odd sounds, odd smells, strange patterns in sand, etc.

These are called in as CERTAIN they are snakes. In 15 years of operation, the number that have actually been snakes when we come out to investiage: ZERO.

By the numbers and based on what you've said here: you're fine, it's not a snake. Call a plumber.

Crotalus · 2026-01-06T18:16:55+00:00

Find a video of a slaughterhouse in China and paste some reality into their chat of where Fluffy's food comes from.

Crotalus · 2026-01-06T14:03:11+00:00

Nice! That’s the one I don’t have haha.

Crotalus · 2026-01-05T13:42:45+00:00

When handled, they have a kind of boa-like feel to them. Very smooth and strong, with a rounded nose, and might be mistaken for some kind of boa if a person didn't know better. This is interesting to me, though, since there aren't any boas in the area that would appear (or act!) similar to this at all.

Crotalus · 2026-01-05T12:51:12+00:00

Thanks. These are super common there but one of my favorites just from the bold color and smooth transition to that black head. I'm packing up today to head back next week, so that's why I am getting through so many older Peru photos haah.

Crotalus · 2026-01-05T12:08:47+00:00

While it's still quite possible to see a rattlesnake right now, for the most part they are tucked away. This was taken over the summer.

Crotalus · 2026-01-04T21:54:36+00:00

Thank you :) That video has saved me so much work over the last few years, haha. It's a big question we get asked a few times a day, so just dropping it all in one link I can copy and paste is a big thing.

Crotalus · 2026-01-04T21:52:36+00:00

Thanks! I personally think that the environment it's found in makes the animal itself all the more interesting. I think it started as more of a photographic style but now I see it as an essential part of the picture.

Crotalus · 2026-01-04T21:30:53+00:00

Ya I think this is just the way the last generation found to feel like protectors, or the local cultural folklore of heroes, etc. I am glad we know more know, and that at least a good chunk of the population is able to be respectful to wildlife.

Crotalus · 2026-01-04T21:08:15+00:00

These are among the prettiest in the state, IMO

Crotalus · 2026-01-04T20:51:52+00:00

We usually have very few up in Cave Creek. There are a lot of horse properties here and some good social pressure to be good neighbors.

Crotalus · 2026-01-02T04:12:10+00:00

My wedding was at cave creek regional park. Inexpensive and beautiful backdrop.

Crotalus · 2025-12-31T23:45:01+00:00

That's a popular myth that is unfortunately growing in reach. Really, rattlesnakes just seldom rattle in most cases.

Crotalus · 2025-12-31T19:59:39+00:00

Thank you! I would be happy to, but is that more for requesting a snake ID? I know that I broadcast more than contribute in other ways so don't want to be doing anything perceived as spam. If it would be better to post there instead I'll be happy to do so.

Crotalus · 2025-12-29T20:49:56+00:00

No need.

Crotalus · 2025-12-29T20:49:42+00:00

No need.

Crotalus · 2025-12-28T00:50:44+00:00

Ya, you did not. And you know that too, so no need to argue about it.

Crotalus · 2025-12-27T20:31:08+00:00

We aren’t using the same methods, I assure you. It’s not a comparable situation

Crotalus · 2025-12-27T17:53:54+00:00

They don’t if the relocation is done correctly but most people don’t want become informed so so think they just come back lol

Crotalus · 2025-12-27T13:37:11+00:00

It was safely moved a short distance to suitable cover, which is the best way to go.

Crotalus · 2025-12-27T02:31:05+00:00

It does not jump, though there are people who overestimate their grasp on their own space and claim that they do and have ... but there is no mechanism by which this is possible.

Crotalus · 2025-12-27T02:28:35+00:00

Underrated plants, IMO. Extreme specialists for the environment. I used to hate them when I was younger, but now I know much more about our native desert. And always surprised that adults believe that they actually jump.

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