The first sign of Spring at Californias Mt. Diablo

[WilliamBoyd]

The first sign of Spring at California's Mt. Diablo

We went for a hike and found that Spring has arrived at California's Mt. Diablo:

Expressing his opinion of us

 

[Justice70]

Re: The first sign of Spring at Mt. Diablo

Hey nice shot. How close did you get to take those pics

 

[HCW]

Re: The first sign of Spring at Mt. Diablo

I'm hoping you had that zoom all the way in.

 

[mjido]

Re: The first sign of Spring at Mt. Diablo

Whew! that part of spring you can keep!

 

[rginn]

Re: The first sign of Spring at Mt. Diablo

Most excellent pics. Those guys are really dangerous when they first come out in spring as they store up venom all winter. But they are kinda sluggish when first coming out. Then there's the arguments about being bitten by a mature experienced rattler versus a young hothead. Yours has probably been out for a while. It's kinda strange he isn't backing up in strike mode, but maybe you've already cowed him down or it's still early and cool and he's just not real active. He's got that tongue out, so he suspects something's there, but doesn't feel threatened by it. Yet. Good pics.

 

[GroundS.KeepeR]

Re: The first sign of Spring at Mt. Diablo

Very nice shots ..If i know my snakes well he is in strike mode lol...How close did you get? .. Lucky you