Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus)
Created: December 3rd, 2009 - 12:15 PM
Last Modified: December 3rd, 2009 - 12:36 PM Entered by: Todd Battey
Record 33836
Last Modified: December 3rd, 2009 - 12:36 PM Entered by: Todd Battey
Record 33836
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Kern County |
Time: 2009-09-20 10:43:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Scattered granite outcrops surrounded by grassland |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent |
Elevation: 1111.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Tejon Ranch southern California NAFHA trip with Mark Jennings. This snake shed was found in the crack of a granite outcrop. Identified as C. oreganus by the dark dorsal blotches, keeled scales, and stocky proportions. Identified as ssp. oreganus by range. SoCal NAFA attendees John Reinsch and Perry Cape confirmed the ID.
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