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Mojave Rattlesnake
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by Vanwolf on September 25, 2005
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A couple of years ago, my husband and I were up in Kennedy Meadows, located in the lower Sierra Nevada's at an elevation of 7700 feet. We came upon a rattlesnake, a light greenish in color. I have worked at a reptile store in Hermosa Beach, CA back in 1972 so I have a little experience working with snakes: rattlesnakes included. I am interested in working with a group located in Lake Isabella, CA. The doctor who sponcers this group told me that there was no way that a Mojave Rattlesnake would live in Kennedy Meadows. This snake looked just like one, and I was told by a local that there were many more there. Could you please tell me if in fact that a Mojave Rattlesnake lives there or not. Also, where would one normally come across one of these fellows. I wish only to learn, not to catch. This is one snake that I truly respect.
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by timberrattlesnake89 on September 25, 2005
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Are you sure it was not a Northern Pacific Rattlesnake(Crotalus viridus organus). They seem to be the most common rattlesnake up their and also can be confused with the Mojave Rattlesnake(Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus).
Phillip
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by Rabies on September 26, 2005
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I have no idea on your location as I live in the UK. But my female Northern Pacific is a lovely green shade. Follow the link and check on "Mum".
http://www.livefoodshop.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=33930&st=15
John
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by timberrattlesnake89 on September 26, 2005
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Hey John,
I am thinking that just might be a color morph or the northern pacific. I have never seen one of that color before. Most are a lot darker looking.
Phillip
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by Rabies on September 26, 2005
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Hi Phillip
I couldn't be 100% sure. The snake was retired from the a venom research lab (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) and they tend to have when possible WC animals so they have an exact geographical location. Its possible that its CB but whether its a coloured morph I really don't know.
John
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by Cro on September 26, 2005
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June: I agree with Phillip. The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake lives at higher elevations, and is found in the area you mentioned. They do somewhat resemble the Mojave Rattlesnake, but the Mojave is a snake of the desert lowlands, and its range does not quite reach the area you were at. Hope this helps some.
JohnZ
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by Cro on September 26, 2005
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The photo of the light green colored rattlesnake that was listed by Rabies is a northern pacific rattlesnake. A lot of the field guides show darker individuals, however, they are variable, and that light green coloration is actually fairly common in certain areas of their range. JohnZ
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