Herpetofauna: One Life's List

Crotalus mitchelli pyrrhus
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake

San Diego Co., California
March 29, 2012

Shortly after arriving in SoCal I visited a county park to kill some time and shoot some lizards.  Walking down a trail I spotted something interesting off to one side - a little Speck heading for shelter under a large boulder.  Note to self:  next time, try to shoot Specks with a contrasting background.