What
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm absolutely certain
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Fledgling
Species Account:
I turned over a lava rock at the lava pits near the Bruno exit of Mountain Home off I 84. Under the rock was a prairie rattlesnake which was about 12" in length with only one rattle. I took a couple photos of it. Put the rock back down and guided it back under it with a stick.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.1,-115.7
Location Precision:
±1000 meters
Location Resource:
Google Maps Click
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
Lava rock quarry
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
October 11, 2022 (All day)
Date/Time Precision:
Day
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
Familiarity of rattlesnake species.
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed
Identified By:
Jeff Asenbauer