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Posted: 02 Jan 2019


Taken: 09 Apr 2018

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rattlesnakes
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western diamondback rattlesnake


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Rattlesnakes Mating

Rattlesnakes Mating
After hiking Hidden Valley in Joshua Tree National Park, we were talking to a ranger when someone who had just hiked the same trail came and told us that there was a pair of rattlesnakes mating near the trail. We h8iked back in and found these two Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes going at it and watched them for nearly an hour. Their mating was like a strange hypnotic dance and they were oblivious to the people who were watching.

Berny, Scott Lilley, J.Garcia, Clyde Sostand and 26 other people have particularly liked this photo


28 comments - The latest ones
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
A sensational photo ... Congratulations, Ron... **************
6 years ago.
 Luc Reiniche
Luc Reiniche club
Impressionnant !
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Absolutely stunning Ron.
Three beautiful and interesting images.
6 years ago.
 le club des 5
le club des 5 club
C est une photo exceptionnel. Bravo
6 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Ohhhh ! strikingly sensational images ! and very courageous I mean !!***
6 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
great moments you have shot
6 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
This could have been a dangerous find if the snakes were not otherwise engaged! Worth the hike back, Ron.
6 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
extraordinaire série !!
6 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Oh mon dieu quelle saisie, mais pas pour moi, je me sauve !**********************
6 years ago.
@ngélique ❤️ club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
idem pour moi ! j'ai horreur de ces bestioles ! loll
6 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
...amazing pics!
6 years ago.
 Hansruedi Voegele
Hansruedi Voegele club
Wau super schöne Aufnahmen Ron!
6 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Wow ! That's a great capture, Ron !
6 years ago.
 Anji.
Anji. club
Waouh ! Fantastique !
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
I never thought they could do 'erotic'!
Amazing capture!
6 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
Ron, this is totally mind-blowing!! I showed Steve and we just sat there, dumbfounded and mumbling "Wow...wow...wow..." :D What a lucky experience that you were alerted to this show. I would have loved so much to see this. How amazing. LOL, reminds me of the time I went on a blind date with this [moron] to the San Francisco Zoo and to my amazement, there was a young bull giraffe trying to practice on a cow in heat...she was interested in getting the job done, not a bunch of tom-foolery. Both hilarious and fascinating to watch this young fellow trying to figure out what to do...and then my [moron] date insisted we leave because he was embarrassed. Seriously. Embarrassed. Exactly how many times does one get the chance to see giraffes mating right there in front of you? *face/palm* What a loser. Suffice to say, I never saw Mr. Moron again. He actually called a couple of times...wow...just...wow.

I expect that you two have recovered from the insanity of Grand Central Station at your house! Hopefully the flu has left the premises too.

You know, it's funny Ron. I was talking to my brother's wife about you today...I was telling her about Joshua Tree and all of the awesome pictures you've shared...isn't it funny that we don't even know each other face-to-face, but we are friends nonetheless. I love that. :)

Please tell your wife that I said Happy New Year, and that my brother's wife also shares condolences about friends putting leaves on mushrooms before she has the chance to see them! LOL, Nathalie thought it was not fair either, but through an understanding giggle...all of that conversation came about because Steve and Nathalie were in front of me on a trail we were hiking in Marin County, and who are they dragging along behind them? Heh... *blush* .... granted they wanted me to take pictures but still, some dragging by the ear is necessary or Janet will never find her way home! :D

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
6 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Amazing shots!
6 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
WoW!!! Amazing capture and find, Ron!
6 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Beautiful and incredible! ...and you are so brave!!
6 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Have a lovely evening, Ron!
6 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Wonderful series Ron.
Never imgined it would be possible to catch without intruding..
Comgratulations.
6 years ago.
 Boro
Boro
Superbe !!
6 years ago.
 * ઇଓ *
* ઇଓ * club
Isn't that wonderful? Nature always gives us moments of magic when we perceive it like children - and that without any drugs. Thank you for the effort and time you took for these wonderful pictures!
6 years ago.
 aNNa schramm
aNNa schramm club
...the dance ...
6 years ago.
 Scott Lilley
Scott Lilley
What a wonderful moment in nature to see and experience.Wow! Thanks for shareing.
6 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Image hypnotique!!
Merci de partager cette série inoubliable, Ron!
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

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