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Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) - Chiricahua Mountains -Arizona - "Smelling" or "tasting" the air with its tongue - Found in Texas-New Mexico
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Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) - Chiricahua Mountains -Arizona - "Smelling" or "tasting" the air with its tongue - Found in Texas-New Mexico
CAN-3152
Black-tailed Rattlesnake - smelling or tasting the air with its tongue
Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Crotalus molossus
John Cancalosi
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Sniffing Out Adventure - The Curious Black-tailed Rattlesnake Explores the Chiricahua Mountains!
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. In this snapshot by John Cancalosi, we witness a moment of pure reptilian intrigue. Meet CAN-3152, a mischievous black-tailed rattlesnake from the rugged Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona. With its forked tongue playfully extended, this slithery sensation is caught "smelling" or "tasting" the air around it. Known for its mild-mannered nature (well, as far as venomous snakes go), CAN-3152 roams freely across Texas, New Mexico, and even central Mexico. While it can adapt to various habitats, these mountainous and rocky regions are its preferred stomping grounds. As a carnivorous creature with an appetite for small mammals and occasional feasts on birds and lizards, our scaly friend relies on its keen sense of smell to locate prey. Its flickering tongue collects scent particles from the air before delivering them to specialized sensory organs in its mouth - talk about snake sophistication! With striking scales glistening under the desert sun and fangs ready for action if needed, this portrait showcases both beauty and danger within one mesmerizing frame. So next time you venture into North America's wild landscapes or explore reptilian wonders at your local zoo exhibit, keep an eye out for our charming black-tailed rattlesnake – always sniffing out new
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