Crotalus oreganus helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnakes inhabit coastal and some inland areas in the southwestern corner of California and northern Baja California.
Southern Pacific rattlesnakes only take this posture when they sense a threat.
Juveniles of this species have a bright yellow tail.
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