can you spot the rattlesnake – Syndication Server

Can you spot the rattlesnake testing its new hiding place?

The western diamondback rattlesnake had blended almost perfectly into its surroundings near a Tucson home.

–In May we featured an image from Arizona as part of a quiz challenging readers to spot a camouflaged rattlesnake. Below is a repost for those interested in testing their spotting skills.

An Arizona company that relocates rattlesnakes reported by concerned residents has been busy dealing with snakes flushed by rain from more remote hiding spots.

Rattlesnake Solutions shared the accompanying image showing one such reptile: a western diamondback rattlesnake hiding in a new and “less ideal” spot near a Tucson home.

Can you spot the rattlesnake in the accompanying image? (Answer at the bottom of this post.)

Rattlesnake in hiding. Photo courtesy of Rattlesnake Solutions

It’s a difficult quiz for many because only a small part of the snake is visible. Dozens of followers chimed in on the Rattlesnake Solutions Facebook post.

A sampling:

– “Nope. I’d be dead.”

– “Wow! Best camouflage ever.”

– Took me about 5 minutes, that’s crazy camo.”

– “That was tough. Excellent camouflage.”

– “I finally found it.”

Rattlesnake Solutions waited hours before sharing the answer in a separate post. Click here to view that image, showing the snake circled in red.

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Can you spot (and ID) the rattlesnake in Tucson man’s yard?

A company that captures and relocates rattlesnakes described the quiz as being “very hard.” This type of rattlesnake is highly venomous.

Rattlesnakes are out and about in Arizona and some are more difficult to spot than others.

Can you spot the rattlesnake in the accompanying images? (Bonus points if you can ID the species.)

These were questions posed Monday to social-media followers of Rattlesnake Solutions, headquartered in Phoenix and Tucson.

“What did Dave find at this home near Tucson?” the company asked via Facebook. “This one is very hard. In fact, the first person to correctly identify it gets a free RS t-shirt.”

(The snake’s location is revealed at the bottom of this post.)

Spotting the snake is difficult, but identifying the species would seem impossible for anyone but an expert, given how well the snake is hiding.

However, a follower named Loren correctly identified the reptile as a Mojave rattlesnake soon after the post was published.

Many were stumped, including a follower named Jill, who commented: “I so wanted to say he found a Packrat’s nest in that yard, but I’m sure there’s a snake in there somewhere. Probably a Diamondback but my eyes just are not that good.”

Some spotted the snake and guessed western diamondback as the species, which is not surprising.

The Mojave rattlesnake is nicknamed “the Mojave Green” because of a greenish tinge that helps experts distinguish it from the western diamondback.

Rattlesnake Solutions states on its website:

“This snake has a reputation of being an overly dangerous snake, as it is quick to become defensive and has a powerful neurotoxin in many parts of its range. These snakes should always be avoided if seen.”

The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument described the Mojave rattlesnake as “the most venomous snake found on the monument” and added:

“The venom, potent in neurotoxins that attack the nervous system and hemotoxins that attack the blood should make this snake high on anyone’s list to avoid.”

The rattlesnake relocated from Dave’s yard is circled above.

Can you spot the rattlesnake hiding after a fresh rain?

Rain has flushed some rattlesnakes out of their winter hiding areas, forcing them to find new areas. Wherever they end up, they can be very difficult to spot.

An Arizona company that relocates rattlesnakes reported by concerned citizens has been busy because recent storms have flushed several snakes from winter hiding spots.

Rattlesnake Solutions on Thursday shared the accompanying image showing one such reptile: a western diamondback rattlesnake hiding in a new and “less ideal” spot near a Tucson residence.

Can you spot the rattlesnake in the Rattlesnake Solutions image accompanying this post? (Answer provided in the link below.)

It’s a difficult quiz (for many) because only a small part of the rattlesnake is visible in the vegetation.

Dozens of followers chimed in on the Rattlesnake Solutions Facebook post.