Rattlesnake on Mt. Lowe

Post by **Sean** » Tue May 14, 2019 4:48 pm

We just hung out with a rattlesnake today on Mt. Lowe. It didn't mind us eating lunch under the same tree.

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CrazyHermit · Post by **CrazyHermit** » Wed May 15, 2019 7:18 am

That's a nice one. It seems like the older they get the darker the shade. Some people call them Black Diamond Rattlers

Post by **Sean** » Wed May 15, 2019 7:40 am

It was definitely an older snake. Long, thick, and super chill. The darkest one I've ever seen was in Coldwater Canyon east of Baldy Notch. It was huge, tucked inside a rock crevice, and nearly black.

ReFreshing · Post by **ReFreshing** » Wed May 15, 2019 9:36 pm

Was this on the trail or a bit off trail?

Post by **Sean** » Thu May 16, 2019 5:41 am

ReFreshing wrote: Was this on the trail or a bit off trail?

It was on the summit, a little off the trail.

Post by **tekewin** » Mon May 20, 2019 10:09 am

Cool rattler! The black coloring seems weird, but it must match where he hangs out. The color adaptability is amazing.