Category: NRID | Photo Title: | GORG: Gorges State Park |
File Name: DOR Rattler.jpg [pid 48226] | Original File Size: 3024 x 4032 pixels | Google Map |
Photographer: K. Bischof | Date photo taken: 2021-08-23 | |
Group: REPTILE | Order: SQUAMATA | Family: VIPERIDAE |
SciName: Crotalus horridus | ComName: Timber Rattlesnake | Also available in sizes up to 3024 x 4032
Comment: Marks on the pavement indicate that this animal was targeted as the initial vehicle that hit it, moved in to the opposing lane to strike the animal. Rattle was also removed. |
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Photo 81 GORG Button Rattle. This animal was found dead on the road. It is extremely important to note that even a dead venomous snake can still be dangerous. The snake was removed from the road and pictures were taken for educational purposes. | Photo 82 GORG The two rows of upper teeth can be seen in this picture. Flanking them are the sheathed fangs which are folded back to the top of the mouth. In addition, the two openings that appear to be nostrils are the heat sensing pits that give pitvipers their name. This animal was found dead on the road. It is extremely important to note that even a dead venomous snake can still be dangerous. The snake was removed from the road and pictures were taken for educational purposes. | Photo 83 GORG | Photo 84 GORG |
Photo 85 GORG | Photo 86 GORG | Photo 87 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal view. | Photo 88 GORG Juvenile. |
Photo 89 GORG Juvenile. Lateral View. | Photo 90 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal View. | Photo 91 GORG | Photo 92 GORG |
Photo 93 GORG View of the proximity of the snake to the VC. Also, a group of park visitors who got a short educational presentation before the snake was moved off over the hill. | Photo 94 GORG | Photo 95 GORG | Photo 96 GORG Showing signs of a shed, most probably within a few days. |
Photo 97 GORG | Photo 98 GORG Copperhead present as well. | Photo 99 GORG | Photo 100 GORG |
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