"Poor creatures, loved only by their Maker, [rattlesnakes] are timid and bashful, as mountaineers know; and though perhaps not possessed of much of that charity that suffers long and is kind, seldom, either by mistake or by mishap, do harm to any one." John Muir
"...Instinctively feeling a snaky atmosphere, and finally discovered one rattler between my feet. But there was a bashful look in his eye, and a withdrawing, deprecating kink in his neck that showed plainly as words could tell that he would not strike, and only wished to be let alone. I therefore passed on, lifting my feet a little higher than usual, and left him to enjoy his life in this his own home." John Muir
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"...Instinctively feeling a snaky atmosphere, and finally discovered one rattler between my feet. But there was a bashful look in his eye, and a withdrawing, deprecating kink in his neck that showed plainly as words could tell that he would not strike, and only wished to be let alone. I therefore passed on, lifting my feet a little higher than usual, and left him to enjoy his life in this his own home." John Muir
ALL IMAGES IN THIS GALLERY ARE COPYRIGHTED, ©Becca Wood - B. Wood Photography. These photographs shall not to be downloaded or reproduced by any means without the formal written permission of B. Wood Photography. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
CV 30040
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 30038
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
If you look closely at this photo, you will notice that the eye is blue. This happens right before a snake sheds its skin. They secrete a lubricant to protect their eyes, as when they shed, the skin comes off their eyes as well as the rest of their body.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
If you look closely at this photo, you will notice that the eye is blue. This happens right before a snake sheds its skin. They secrete a lubricant to protect their eyes, as when they shed, the skin comes off their eyes as well as the rest of their body.
CV 30030
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake has 7 rattles on its tail. It is probably 2-3 years old. Snakes add a new rattle every time they shed their skin. They shed from 1-4 times per year.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake has 7 rattles on its tail. It is probably 2-3 years old. Snakes add a new rattle every time they shed their skin. They shed from 1-4 times per year.
CV 30027
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 30019
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 30016
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
There are 9 rattles on this snakes tail. Also notice how yellow this snake is.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
There are 9 rattles on this snakes tail. Also notice how yellow this snake is.
CV 30015
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 300013
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This one is really different in color from the other snakes.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This one is really different in color from the other snakes.
CV 30010
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake was very interesting as it kept moving like a side winder.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake was very interesting as it kept moving like a side winder.
CV 30009
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
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