When it feels threatened, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coils up and shakes its tail producing a unique ratlling sound.

• Contributor: Rick & Nora Bowers / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: BAT30T
• File size: 53.6 MB (2 MB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 5300 x 3535 px | 44.9 x 29.9 cm | 17.7 x 11.8 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 2 May 2009

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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Crotalus atrox Tucson Arizona United States 2 May Adult Viperidae The black and white striped tail serves as warning to potential predators.

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