"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 0019
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 0018
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 0016
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
When a snake feels threatened, it will cover its head with it's coils.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
When a snake feels threatened, it will cover its head with it's coils.
CV 0011
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 0007
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
CV 0005
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
When a snake feels threatened, it will cover its head with it's coils.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
When a snake feels threatened, it will cover its head with it's coils.
CV 0003
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake's eye is blue because it is getting ready to shed its skin. They secrete a lubricant that protects the eye during shedding that prevents it from getting scratched.
When snakes are shedding they usually don't rattle or give any warning before they strike.
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
This snake's eye is blue because it is getting ready to shed its skin. They secrete a lubricant that protects the eye during shedding that prevents it from getting scratched.
When snakes are shedding they usually don't rattle or give any warning before they strike.
CV 0001
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
The adult is getting ready to shed its skin. Its eyes and the base of the rattle turn blue because of the lubricant they secrete to help with shedding. Do you see the infant in the coil of the adult?
Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus).
The adult is getting ready to shed its skin. Its eyes and the base of the rattle turn blue because of the lubricant they secrete to help with shedding. Do you see the infant in the coil of the adult?
CV 0497
Rattlesnakes. These are all very young rattlesnakes. They come in a variety of colors. If you look closely you can see the pre-button (black tail)on one of them
Rattlesnakes. These are all very young rattlesnakes. They come in a variety of colors. If you look closely you can see the pre-button (black tail)on one of them
CV 0335
Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus)
Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus viridus)
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