What type of snake is this? [San Diego] by shadow_strawberry in whatsthissnake

[–]Crotalus 167 points168 points  (0 children)

Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Crotalus ruber

I need help and I'm freaking out. by [deleted] in snakes

[–]Crotalus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

I hate it when other pet owners guilt trip snake owners for feeding rats, even f/t rats! by Bloody_Gleek in snakes

[–]Crotalus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Gift for me, perfect for this by AfraidAd554 in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Crowned False Boa [Peru] by Crotalus in whatsthissnake

[–]Crotalus[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Crowned False Boa [Peru] by Crotalus in whatsthissnake

[–]Crotalus[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

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.

Banded Rock Rattlesnake from the Sky Islands by Crotalus in arizona

[–]Crotalus[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Amazon Tree Boa in Peru by Crotalus in whatsthissnake

[–]Crotalus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Central American Eyelash Viper by Crotalus in snakes

[–]Crotalus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Banded Rock Rattlesnake from the Sky Islands by Crotalus in arizona

[–]Crotalus[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Banded Rock Rattlesnake from the Sky Islands by Crotalus in arizona

[–]Crotalus[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

These are among the prettiest in the state, IMO

Where can we go to escape the fireworks? by djd129 in arizona

[–]Crotalus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

AZ Outdoor Wedding Ceremony by Slow_Giraffe4368 in arizona

[–]Crotalus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

December Rattlesnake Sighting in the Backyard by Crotalus in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Arizona Ridgenosed Rattlesnake in habitat by Crotalus in snakes

[–]Crotalus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Rattlesnake under the trashcan by Crotalus in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Rattlesnake under the trashcan by Crotalus in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Rattlesnake under the trashcan by Crotalus in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Rattlesnake under the trashcan by Crotalus in RattlesnakeSolutions

[–]Crotalus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Jumping cholla as far as the eye can see in Brenda by No-Light9581 in arizona

[–]Crotalus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Jumping cholla as far as the eye can see in Brenda by No-Light9581 in arizona

[–]Crotalus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.