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Originally Posted by brock1
Yorba Linda, California
This snake was so passive that my brother walked within 5 feet or so and all it did was stick its tongue out at him. It looked like it had eaten recently based on its size so maybe thats why it didn't do anything? I don't know much about snakes so any info is welcomed.
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That should put you on the very edge of Mojave Rattlesnake range, just a bit too far west for Western Diamondbacks I think. Mojave Rattlesnake range is almost entirely overlapped by the Western Diamondbacks range which makes determining which is which even more difficult for me lol. You are also very close to the northern edge of Red Diamond Rattlesnake range so that too could be a possibility. Sorry if I'm giving you more questions than answers, all of these animals are visually very similar and I'll admit Rattlers are not my strong suit. My best guess at this point would be Mojave Rattler.
Rattlers are often relatively passive as long as you do not harass them, especially in cooler weather. They do tend to be a bit more excitable when it's hot. Many will try to run when threatened and will only rattle if cornered, while some will display at the slightest provocation. But most of the time they will just sit still and trust their camouflage to do its job.
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