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Black-tailed Rattlesnake - coiled showing rattle - smelling or tasting the air with its tongue - Chiricahua Mountains - Arizona - USA - Distribution: Texas -New Mexico and Arizona into central Mexico
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Black-tailed Rattlesnake - coiled showing rattle - smelling or tasting the air with its tongue - Chiricahua Mountains - Arizona - USA - Distribution: Texas -New Mexico and Arizona into central Mexico
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Black-tailed Rattlesnake - coiled showing rattle - smelling or tasting the air with its tongue
Chiricahua Mountains - Arizona - USA
Crotalus molossus
Distribution: Texas -New Mexico and Arizona into central Mexico
Venomous
John Cancalosi
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness nature's very own scent connoisseur - the Black-tailed Rattlesnake! Coiled and ready for action in the breathtaking Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona, USA, this venomous reptile is on a mission to sample the fragrant delights of its surroundings. With its mesmerizing forked tongue extended, our slithery friend delicately tastes the air, unraveling a symphony of scents that only Mother Nature can compose. Is it detecting an aromatic trail left by prey? Or perhaps it's savoring the sweet essence of desert blooms dancing in the breeze? This close-up encounter allows us to marvel at every intricate detail - from those distinctive rattles poised to warn intruders away to its sleek black tail that lends it a name. The vibrant colors and patterns adorning its scales are like strokes from an artist's brush. As we admire John Cancalosi's remarkable wildlife photography skills, let us not forget that this awe-inspiring creature demands respect. For within its seemingly innocent flickering tongue lies potent venom capable of immobilizing even the most formidable adversaries. So next time you venture into snake territory or catch sight of a slithering silhouette in your dreams, remember CAN-4011 – an emblematic ambassador reminding us all how diverse and fascinating our world truly is!
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