Camouflaged Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

by Debra Martz

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Camouflaged Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

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Debra Martz

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Camouflaged Western Diamondback Rattlesnake by Debra Martz I can't think of anything that could get me moving faster than this camouflaged rattlesnake did. My husband and I were getting close to the end of a 6 mile hike when this Texas Diamond-back, hidden in the grasses on the edge of the trail, RATTLED extremely loud! I knew that sound immediatley and knew it was to my lefthand side. In a split second, I hate to admit, I screamed and bolted forward as fast as my feet would carry me!! After that adrenaline rush, I walked back slowly to see if it was still there. It was, and the forked-tongue and it being in that coiled, ready to strike position, told me not to push the limits. Geez, bird watching is supposed to be a pleasant time out in nature! It was April afterall, so like birds claiming their breeding territory, I could only think this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was doing the same. And yes, they are venomous so give them their space! I was so very thankful that it chose to rattle a warning and not strike!!
(This sighting was in South Llano River State Park, Texas)

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©Debra Martz

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May 23rd, 2018

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