Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri)
Created: January 8th, 2025 - 02:21 PM
Last Modified: January 8th, 2025 - 02:21 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 380052
Last Modified: January 8th, 2025 - 02:21 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 380052
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2024-02-24 10:17:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Male |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: coastal sage scrub/nonnative grassland |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Partly Cloudy |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 505.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
This rattler was spotted in low vegetation a few yards away from the large board where I had just found another adult helleri. Photos show the snake in-situ.
When I stepped too close, this guy rattled loudly and quickly made its way back to the board and joined its mate underneath.
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