Southern Pacific Rattlesnake Animal Pictures
Crotalus helleri
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Southern pacific rattlesnake on a white background
Southern Pacific rattlesnakes inhabit coastal areas in the southwestern corner of California and northern Baja California
Rattlesnake raised to strike on white background
Southern Pacific rattlesnakes only take this posture when they sense a threat.
Juveniles of this species have a bright yellow tail.