A young Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) on the road at night

These snakes are very similar to the more widespread Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes, but their ranges don't quite overlap. They are typically reddish in color, though this young one isn't particularly reddish.

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Ruth Spigelman

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Utterly wonderful, what a stunning snake. This image captured is superb, so much glorious detail. Posted 6 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ruth! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Perfect posture, glooming light, love the threatening atmosphere (knowing you're safe of course :) Posted 6 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy! I felt like JungleDragon needed a couple more rattlesnake species, and I had just gotten back from a trip to the desert... Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Good thinking, we can always use more of any species! Posted 6 years ago

The Red Diamond Rattlesnake

''Crotalus ruber'' is a venomous pit viper species found in southwestern California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by John Sullivan