Condition
Dead
Animal
Western Rattlesnake
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
The weather was warm and sunny. The snake had probably been basking on the road that morning when it was struck. The rattle was missing and I could not find it anywhere nearby. I suspect that someone who came along the carcass later in the day removed the rattle as a trophy. The surrounding habitat is non-native grassland and dry land farming. The highway has a gravel shoulder.
Observer
Craig Fiehler
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
California State Route 58