Black-tailed Rattlesnake - smelling / 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 - smelling / 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 - smelling / 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 print by John Cancalosi, we witness a venomous reptilian superstar in action. With its forked tongue gracefully extended, CAN-3982 is not just smelling the air; it's tasting it too! Talk about multitasking! Hailing from the rugged Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona, this slithery sensation knows how to make an entrance. Its distribution spans across Texas, New Mexico, and even into central Mexico - now that's what I call a well-traveled snake! But don't let its striking appearance fool you; this creature means serious business. Armed with potent venom and a signature rattle at its tail-end (hence the name), it demands respect wherever it goes. With one single glance at this mesmerizing photograph, you can almost feel the intensity emanating from those piercing eyes. The Black-tailed Rattlesnake reminds us all that nature holds countless wonders and surprises. So next time you find yourself hiking through North America's wild landscapes, keep your senses sharp like CAN-3982's forked tongue. And remember: when encountering wildlife as fascinating as this rattlesnake, always maintain a safe distance - after all, they're just doing their own scentsational thing!

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