Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)
Created: February 17th, 2015 - 12:02 PM
Last Modified: February 17th, 2015 - 12:22 PM Entered by: SDRVC SWFHA
Record 216164
Last Modified: February 17th, 2015 - 12:22 PM Entered by: SDRVC SWFHA
Record 216164
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2015-02-09 09:49:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: coastal sage scrub hillside |
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Body Temperature: 74.00F |
Air Temperature: 65.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous |
Elevation: 480.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
This snake was found at the base of a large boulder, obscured by annual plants. Luckily I noticed its movement before I stepped on it. It didn't rattle even though I was walking right towards it and came within 6 feet before spotting it. Seemed to be about 4 feet long.
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