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An expert snake-handler extracts venom from a snake in the "milking pit" at the "World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup" in Sweetwater, Texas

An expert snake-handler extracts venom from a snake in the "milking pi...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Since 1958, the event, sponsored and run by the Sweetwater Jaycees, has been held annually in March at the Nolan County Coliseum. The... More

The American rattlesnake presenting Monsieur his ally a dish of frogs, British Cartoon Print

The American rattlesnake presenting Monsieur his ally a dish of frogs,...

Print shows a rattlesnake, representing America, presenting a basket of frogs to a Frenchman. Includes a short verse advising Britons to drive a wedge between the Americans and the French during the peace negot... More

flora from "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, commanded by the late Captain O. Stanley, ... during the years 1846-50. ... To which is added the account of Mr. E. B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula"

flora from "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, commanded b...

This image has been taken from scan 000374 from volume 01 of "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, commanded by the late Captain O. Stanley, ... during the years 1846-50. ... To which is added the acc... More

Our rattlesnake flag. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Our rattlesnake flag. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a flag with a rattlesnake wrapped around two upright sticks forming a dollar sign. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 12, no. 306 (1861 September 28), p. 320.

The Suspension Bridge over the American River at Rattlesnake Bar, Placer County

The Suspension Bridge over the American River at Rattlesnake Bar, Plac...

Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake Mountain, Yuba River, Nevada County

Rattlesnake Mountain, Yuba River, Nevada County

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 770. LOT subdivision subject: Donner Pass Route. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.

Suspension Bridge at Rattlesnake Bar, American River, Placer County

Suspension Bridge at Rattlesnake Bar, American River, Placer County

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

View of the American River at Rattlesnake Bar, Placer County

View of the American River at Rattlesnake Bar, Placer County

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1059. LOT subdivision subject: Placer County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.

Skallerormar på burk.December 1956.

Skallerormar på burk.December 1956.

Skallerormar på burk.December 1956. Public domain photograph, 1900s Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

rattlesnake from "The Wild Man at Home: or, pictures of life in savage lands ... With woodcuts ... and coloured illustrations"

rattlesnake from "The Wild Man at Home: or, pictures of life in savage...

This image has been taken from scan 000176 from "The Wild Man at Home: or, pictures of life in savage lands ... With woodcuts ... and coloured illustrations". The title and subject terms of this image have been... More

Mount Rattlesnake from "The South Sea Islanders and the Queensland Labour Trade ... By W. T. Wawn, ... with numerous illustrations by the same. [Edited by W. D. Hay.]"

Mount Rattlesnake from "The South Sea Islanders and the Queensland Lab...

This image has been taken from scan 000347 from "The South Sea Islanders and the Queensland Labour Trade ... By W. T. Wawn, ... with numerous illustrations by the same. [Edited by W. D. Hay.]". The title and su... More

Westchester Co. Fair - Midway [booth of Wild Rose and Rattlesnake Joe, New York]

Westchester Co. Fair - Midway [booth of Wild Rose and Rattlesnake Joe,...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Samanthy kills the rattlesnake]

[Samanthy kills the rattlesnake]

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Kid" by Elizabeth B. Custer, St. Nicholas, 27:976 (Sept. 1900).

Frederic Remington - The Rattlesnake, bronze

Frederic Remington - The Rattlesnake, bronze

A bronze sculpture of a horse and rider, North America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake, an Assinaboine, on guard on outskirts of camp

Rattlesnake, an Assinaboine, on guard on outskirts of camp

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rattlesnake and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake slithering under a yucca plant.

Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnake

Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnake

Timber Rattlesnake Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Rattlesnake with Visible Rattle

Prairie Rattlesnake with Visible Rattle

Prairie rattlesnakes are common in the park in rocky areas and around prairie dog towns. You may also see them on roads after sunset enjoying the warm pavement. They are the only venomous snake in South Dakota.... More

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Amebelodon sp.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Amebelodon sp.

Amebelodon sp., a four tusked elephant creature from genus Gomphotheriidae

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Pliohippus spectans

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Pliohippus spectans

Pliohippus spectans, a one toed horse Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rattlesnake coiled

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rattlesnake coiled

Western diamondback rattlesnake coiled on the grass. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Slither - public domain image

National parks: Slither - public domain image

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake slithers through the brush

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Snake crossing

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Snake crossing

A Western Diamondback rattlesnake crosses the entrance road

National parks: Machairodus - public domain image

National parks: Machairodus - public domain image

Machairodus, saber toothed feline Public domain photograph - lion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Mylohyus longirostris

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Mylohyus longirostris

Mylohyus longirostris, similar to a peccary

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Teleoceras sp.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Teleoceras sp.

Teleoceras sp. (rhinoceros) upper teeth Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Western diamondback rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western diamondback rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western diamondback rattlesnake slithering through the grass.

Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnakes

Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnakes

Timber Rattlesnakes Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Vulpes stenognathus

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Vulpes stenognathus

Vulpes stenognathusn, a red fox relative

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Indarctos oregonensis
Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnake

Catoctin Mountain Park - Timber Rattlesnake

Timber Rattlesnake Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking shelter under a bush

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Pliohippus sp.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Pliohippus sp.

Teeth from Pliohippus sp., a fast running, one toed horse Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Hemiauchenia sp.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Hemiauchenia sp.

Hemiauchenia sp. "half-necked camel" teeth

National parks: Teleocerasis - public domain image

National parks: Teleocerasis - public domain image

Teleocerasis, a rhino relative Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Ambelodon sp.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Ambelodon sp.

Ambelodon "shovel-tusker" elephant teeth Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Vulpes stenognathus

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Vulpes stenognathus

Vulpes stenognathus, a fox relative Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teleoceras cf. fossiger - National Parks Gallery

Teleoceras cf. fossiger - National Parks Gallery

Teleoceras cf. fossiger, a grazing rhinoceros

Is this seat taken? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Is this seat taken? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A Western Diamondback rattlesnake slides under a bench Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hemiauchenia cf. Vera - National Parks Gallery

Hemiauchenia cf. Vera - National Parks Gallery

Hemiauchenia cf. Vera, a long-necked camel Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hemiauchenia cf. vera - National Parks Gallery

Hemiauchenia cf. vera - National Parks Gallery

Hemiauchenia cf. vera, similar to a llama but more closely related to camels

National parks: Rattlesnake - public domain image

National parks: Rattlesnake - public domain image

What is this rattlesnake telling you?

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Indarctos oregonensis

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Indarctos oregonensis

Teeth from Indarctos Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Rattlesnake - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Rattlesnake - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Frederic Remington - The Rattlesnake, bronze

Frederic Remington - The Rattlesnake, bronze

Public domain photo of bronze sculpture, 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rattlesnake, profile

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rat...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rattlesnake, bow detail

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rat...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rattlesnake, 3/4 view

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rat...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rattlesnake, deck view I

Seamen's Bank for Savings ship models, 74 Wall St., New York City. Rat...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

James Burness Senior Holding a Rattle Snake

James Burness Senior Holding a Rattle Snake

James Burness Senior holding a rattle snake outside the family's home at Coste Station, six miles from Burdett, Alberta. According to a note on the back of the photograph, this snake almost bit Mrs. Catherine B... More

Coiled rattlesnake in brush outside San Marcos, Texas

Coiled rattlesnake in brush outside San Marcos, Texas

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System 8 drops another load of Phoschek onto the Rattlesnake Fire in Southern Arizona

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System 8 drops another load of Phoschek...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Jim Helton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) 5 drops another load of Phoschek onto the Rattlesnake Fire in Southern Arizona

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) 5 drops another load of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Jim Helton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Loadmaster's view of a Phoschek retardant drop over the Rattlesnake Fire in Southern Arizona

Loadmaster's view of a Phoschek retardant drop over the Rattlesnake Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Jim Helton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) 3 takes off for the Rattlesnake Fire in Southern Arizona from the Sky Harbor Airport

Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) 3 takes off for the Rattl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Phoenix State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Jim Helton Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Web Environmental Photos: Scenes from around the United States - Rattlesnake at Saguaro National Park East

Web Environmental Photos: Scenes from around the United States - Rattl...

Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment Public domain photograph of cactus plant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

T-Shirt:  "Ginsengers Beware."  Graphic depicts ginseng plant with rattlesnake wrapped around the stalk.

T-Shirt: "Ginsengers Beware." Graphic depicts ginseng plant with rat...

Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Santa Monica - Gopher Snake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Santa Monica - Gopher Snake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

This non-venomous snake is often mistaken for a diamondback rattlesnake. However, it can be easily distinguished from a rattlesnake by the lack of black and white banding on its tail, as well as by the shape of... More

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Cumberland Island National Seashore

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Cumberland Island National Seashore

Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Coiled Great Basin rattlesnake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Coiled Great Basin rattlesnake - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Coiled Great Basin rattlesnake Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Snakes on a base. Beale Air Force base, California

Snakes on a base. Beale Air Force base, California

A rattlesnake slithers in the grass at Beale Air Force Base, California. Rattlesnakes are one of the species of snakes found in California. (Courtesy photo by Bruce S. Reinhardt)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  An eastern diamondback rattlesnake warms in the sun near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It lives throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3307

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An eastern diamondback rattlesnake warm...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An eastern diamondback rattlesnake warms in the sun near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed s... More

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

An eastern diamondback rattlesnake slithers through the grass near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It ... More

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

An eastern diamondback rattlesnake warms in the sun near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It lives thro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  An eastern diamondback rattlesnake slithers through the grass near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It lives throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3308

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An eastern diamondback rattlesnake slit...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An eastern diamondback rattlesnake slithers through the grass near the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and ma... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across the road near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen KSC-08pd0575

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across the road near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet i... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this diamondback rattlesnake curls upon itself in a defensive posture.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen KSC-08pd0577

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Ke...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this diamondback rattlesnake curls upon itself in a defensive posture. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous sn... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this diamondback rattlesnake curls upon itself in a defensive posture.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen KSC-08pd0578

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Ke...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this diamondback rattlesnake curls upon itself in a defensive posture. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous sn... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across the road near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses.  Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen KSC-08pd0576

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This diamondback rattlesnake lies across the road near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet i... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

A coiled prairie rattlesnake. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Rattle Snake - National Parks Gallery

Prairie Rattle Snake - National Parks Gallery

A prairie rattler coils outside the visitor center. Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake returns to its natural environs farther from the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-2116

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake returns to i...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake returns to its natural environs farther from the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The diamondback is Florida's largest venom... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake is spotted next to a building at the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake and may exceed six feet in length. It occurs throughout Florida in a variety of dry habitats, such as pinelands, scrub and golf courses. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island Wildlife Nature Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles.   Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-2112

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake is spotted n...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eastern diamondback rattlesnake is spotted next to a building at the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The diamondback is Florida's largest venomous snake an... More

Rattlesnake Ready to Strike - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake Ready to Strike - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Rattlesnakes will usually give a loud warning before striking and can strike half the length of their body if provoked. Like any other wildlife, it's best to give them plenty of space. Though adult snakes will ... More

Prairie rattlesnake - free images of reptiles

Prairie rattlesnake - free images of reptiles

Prairie Rattlesnake. Scientific name: Crotalus viridis.

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

Prairie Rattlesnake, Badlands national park

Prairie Rattlesnake, Badlands national park

Prairie rattlesnakes are common in Badlands National Park. Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Sands national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

White Sands national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

A three to four foot long pit-viper, the prairie rattler is found mostly in mesquite dunes and desert scrub habitats.

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

Blacktailed Rattlesnake - free images of reptiles

Blacktailed Rattlesnake - free images of reptiles

Many animals were more active after the flood, especially those who normally live in burrows. (Snakes, desert box turtles, and tarantulas were a common sight.)

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

This pit viper grows to be 4-6 feet long. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bull snake in a defensive posture

Bull snake in a defensive posture

Bull snakes will attempt to mimic rattlesnake behavior by flattening their head, tightening their neck to give them an appearance of a diamond-shaped head like a rattlesnake, and rustle their tail in dry grass ... More

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black-tailed Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Black-tailed Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Fond of rocky canyons, the Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) is usually unaggressive -- it seldom even rattles it's tail, so watch your step!

Rattlesnake Closeup - free images of reptiles

Rattlesnake Closeup - free images of reptiles

Rattlesnakes can be identified from other snakes by their distinct triangular head shape. However, if you can see their slit shaped pupils, you are probably too close! These snakes prefer to feed on small mamma... More

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

Rattlesnake at Echo Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake at Echo Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake at Echo Park Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Perhaps the most commonly seen snake in the Park, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is large, and powerful. It preys mainly on rodents and is mostly nocturnal.

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

White Sands national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

White Sands national park - Prairie Rattlesnake

A three to four foot long pit-viper, the prairie rattler is found mostly in mesquite dunes and desert scrub habitats.

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Sands national park - Western Diamondback

White Sands national park - Western Diamondback

According to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the western diamondback rattle snake can move its rattle back and forth 60 or more times per second (2016). Read more at www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-she... More

National parks: Rattlesnake - public domain image

National parks: Rattlesnake - public domain image

Rattlesnake The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capi... More

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

A Rattler's Face - National Parks Gallery

A Rattler's Face - National Parks Gallery

A close-up of a Western Diamondback rattlesnake's face. Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama

Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattling since the dawn of time, but they have been a main attraction in Opp, Alabama, for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small-town,... More

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