ANy experts in snake identification???

pfredricks · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ

Can anyone tell me what kind of snake this is exactly?

I know nothing about snakes

This one was bout 4 inches off the trail and I almost stepped on him twice.....once going in....and once in the middle of the night going out!

http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albvl93&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

THanks in advance!
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sacred_datura · Posted: 8/10/2007, 11:36 am Post subject:

Crotalus viridis cerberus

Arizona Black Rattlesnake

sacred_datura · Posted: 8/10/2007, 11:37 am Post subject:

p.s. Where was this photo taken?

AFScout80 · Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 82 Location: Colorado

Yes definetely an Arizona Black Rattlesnake. A year ago Brian (aspen oaks) and I were hiking in the Sierra Anchas and he topped out on a little hill, we heard the rattling from a bush and he lunged backwards. I saw the snake strike at his shin and thought he got poked, however upon inspection he was safe and sound. I took a pic of him and would post it if I knew how. The snake was probably 4 feet long, a little larger than the average Arizona Black. Pretty snakes.
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pfredricks · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ

aspen_oaks · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Avondale......

yep def arizona black i have been very acquainted with one!!!!!!! not fun...........beautiful snake though.....
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sacred_datura · Posted: 8/10/2007, 12:00 pm Post subject:

I'm a bit of a snake geek. Laughing

pfredricks · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ

I knew that I could count on you guys...

thanks for the fast info.....
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Bingo Sacred Datura. The snake is not lurking, just shy.