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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

A western diamondback rattlesnake in the sand of its enclosure at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. A pit viper, rattlesnakes have pits in the side of their heads that detect even trace amounts of heat, allowing them to seek out warm-blooded prey despite poor eyesight.
Galleries: Denver Aquarium, Snakes
Keywords: aquarium, colorado, denver, diamondback, downtownaquarium, fauna, pitviper, rattlesnake, reptile, snake, viper, western
Photo Location: Denver Downtown Aquarium, Denver, CO
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/29/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 39°45'8.53"N 105°0'49.82"W
Picture Number: 4401