Black-tailed rattlesnake

YES!!!  We saw our first venomous snake!  One of the rangers, Zane, caught it and passed it on to Jacob for relocation in the primitive area of Davis Mts. State Park.  Happily, Jacob showed us before he let it go.  SMILES!
Of course, the other happy note is that we saw this beautiful reptile IN A BUCKET!

Just a little black-tailed rattlesnake...
I think, however, I am just fine with that size!

If you want to see it in "action" and hear it, play the video.  I know these animals aren't for everyone; I will not be offended if you skip this entry!  Oh, wait, you have already switched to email...