How frustrating, but finally got it. Can't use the damn < > codes for some reason, have to use [ ].
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Finally getting around to posting some photos from the last couple weeks. Two rattlers and an alligator lizard. Total of three pics. Found two pacific gophers as well, but didn't liket he pics.
First up was a beautiful Northern Pacific Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis oreganus), found him curled up in the sun, next to a log that I moved. He was a small snake for an adult (had 13 segments on his tail). Most mellow rattler I've ever photo'd, he never rattled, and I probably could have held him like a non venomous (but thankfully the saner side of me prevailed).
Next up was a California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata). He was also under a log, and was pretty mellow as well, didn't crap or bite. Great pattern for a southern. Can't believe how well he posed for me, he sat there patiently until I was done.
Last up was another great oreganus. This guy was much more typical of Northern Pacifics, rattled like crazy, and very aggressive. This was almost the same size as the previous, but had only three segments. You can see his rattle is fuzzy, and you can guess why that is.....Amazing how different in color and in age/size relationship the two pacifics were, and in the same park!
Happy Herping!
