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Midget-faded Rattlesnake Clare & I came to a screeching halt whilst descending the slot canyon, Llewellyn Gulch, to Lake Powell. Set off from hotel (Torrey) at 01.30hrs, 2 hours down the road, then 3 & 1/2 hours down the Hole in the Rock trail - a couple of miles walking, then dropped into the slot canyon (hadn't seen another human since the night before). Just before the end of the narrows we came upon this rattler blocking the track. Ran up the side around it and brought a stick back to move it a little on the return journey. Did the maths about getting to anti-venom - No chance!1 Great day out and a wonderful creature. Crotalus concolor,Llewellyn Gulch,Midget-faded Rattlesnake,Utah Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Midget-faded Rattlesnake

Clare & I came to a screeching halt whilst descending the slot canyon, Llewellyn Gulch, to Lake Powell. Set off from hotel (Torrey) at 01.30hrs, 2 hours down the road, then 3 & 1/2 hours down the Hole in the Rock trail - a couple of miles walking, then dropped into the slot canyon (hadn't seen another human since the night before). Just before the end of the narrows we came upon this rattler blocking the track. Ran up the side around it and brought a stick back to move it a little on the return journey. Did the maths about getting to anti-venom - No chance!1 Great day out and a wonderful creature.

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Nice finding! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View NattyOne's profile
      NattyOne
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      Thanks, A very hard hot day down this canyon. The impetuosity of youth - about 11 years ago
      Llewellyn Gulch, Utah Slot Canyon, containing Midget-faded Rattlesnake Llewellyn Gulch,Utah

      Llewellyn Gulch 2, Utah Slot Canyon leading to Lake Powell Llewellyn Gulch,Utah

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  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Now there's a WILD observation, literally. Great backstory, glad you lived to tell us. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View NattyOne's profile
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      Thanks - I said we're all about the experience. Posted 4 years ago
  5. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    What an adventure! (Oh, to be young, agile and full of energy again). The colours here are quite incredible, such lovely hues. And a most beautiful little snake, hiding away there. Posted 4 years ago
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      NattyOne
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      Thanks Ruth, It took some planning (and finding) We saw another Midget-faded later in the day and it was nowhere near as vibrantly coloured, more likely to have been stood on or sat on. David Posted 4 years ago

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The Midget Faded Rattlesnake

''Crotalus concolor'' is a venomous pit viper species found in the western United States. It is a small rattlesnake known for its faded color pattern. Other common names include midget faded rattlesnake, faded rattlesnake and yellow rattlesnake.

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