color blends easily with its surroundings.
indicating proximity of prey or danger.
shadows, colors and textures blend.
Woodlands & Rattlesnakes |
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| This Western Rattlesnake's skin pattern and color blends easily with its surroundings. |
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| They often pause and remain still when they detect someone approaching. |
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| Motionless, they can go unnoticed beside the trail. |
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| Their tongues detect subtle temperature changes indicating proximity of prey or danger. |
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| If they feel threatened, they will coil into a defensive position. |
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| Head held low, with nearly four feet of solid muscle to drive its strike. |
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| Head like a wedge, with eyes, nostrils, sensor pits, and mouth fully focused. |
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| Although quite fierce looking, this rattlesnake never hissed or rattled its tail. |
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| Its threatening posture is a warning to keep away. |
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| A slight breeze, the play of dappled sunlight and shadows, colors and textures blend. |
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| Would you have noticed this rattlesnake sitting quietly beside the trail? |
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