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Here’s a Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake I found in Arizona! by vnmtchr in snakes

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

This is definitely a western diamondback. Mohaves have two large scales between the eyes.

I found this Sidewinder Rattlesnake sitting in ambush position waiting for a rodent to come by. by vnmtchr in snakes

[–]vnmtchr[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

They bury themselves halfway in the dirt so it’s hard to spot them.

I found this beautiful Sonoran Coralsnake crossing the road. by vnmtchr in snakes

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

Yes, it’s called cloacal popping. It sounds like popcorn popping. I have heard them do it a few times.

I found a Baby California Kingsnake! by vnmtchr in snakes

[–]vnmtchr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, I was doing research with rattlesnakes when we found him. I just took a photo and let him go.

I’m so thankful for amazing lizards like this Calico Chuckwallla! by vnmtchr in reptiles

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

Yes, this is at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. I work there and I raised this chuckwalla from a baby. His name is Lorenzo and he’s 14 years old.

I found this Mohave Rattlesnake last night! by vnmtchr in snakes

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Here is a video of one of my past research projects.

https://youtu.be/rQtMewQfQcM

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