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Timber Rattlesnake

            Mature Timber rattlesnake, female. this individual was over 4 feet long. we were alerted to her presence by the side of the trail by other hikers, but she crossed the trail just as we arrived so it was impossible to miss her. Here she is trying to smell the lens I am using (600mm, from a safe distance, laying on the ground). This is also the moment I decided I need a hearing aid. I can find warblers by sight, but i could not hear the rattle...birders looking up searching for birds should at least be able to hear a warning by a snake that can kill you or, if you survive, require a limb amputation. Docile as they are, timber rattlers alert you well in advance but won't tolerate you stepping on them. Aging sucks.
   

Taken in: United States / Florida / South Ponte Vedra Beach (show map)

Taken on: December 31, 2021

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timber rattlesnake

Rattlesnake

Guana river wildlife management area

Florida

Guana River

Nikon

600mm f4E VR

nature

wildlife « less

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Camera: Nikon D6 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D6
Lens:	VR 600mm f/4E
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Aperture 3.6
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