Western Rattlesnake

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

Pit Viper Family

Can grow to 4 foot 2 inches.

Caution: Aggressive; 

gives warning by rattling tail;

holds it's ground.

Habitat: Forests, chaparral, grasslands,

rocky areas, mountains, and my yard.

Activity: Day and night.

This one was a baby rattler that

I came across this morning down on 

the campfire garden area.

Libby didn't notice,

but I put her upstairs while

I got the hoe down (smile) 

to take care of business.

I'm sorry that we can't let them

live, but they are dangerous to 

our pets and kids around here.

It's already dead in these photos,

but his tail was still moving as 

I was taking photos.
~ Creepy ~

Rick came across another baby rattlesnake

earlier this month while I was gone.

Where's their mama?

Libby will be getting her 

rattlesnake vaccination as soon as

she's old enough.

We've had to deal with rattlesnakes

ever since we moved here.

Scorpions as well.

~ Extra Creepy ~