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Black tail rattlesnake in Grand Canyon

Black tail rattlesnake in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona |

A pink, black-tailed rattlesnake scaling the Vishnu Schist in Grand Canyon! This rattlesnake is only found in Grand Canyon. Note the vertical schistosity in the ~ 1.75 billion-year-old Vishnu Schist. Photo by Brian Gootee.

Photographer: Brian Gootee

Photo Date: circa 2014

Photo Location Accuracy: Approximately Located