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Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)Observer
ericka5Description
Rattler crossed Dreamy Draw bike path just after a brief rain. Snake was slithering parallel to edge of path directly up against sidewalk. When s/he decided to cross the path, it looked both ways! Snake never rattled and slowly moved on its way. Size was just under 3ft.
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Common Desert Centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha)Observer
ericka5Description
Creepy crawlers found at Dreamy Draw Park.
Photos / Sounds
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Coyote (Canis latrans)Observer
ericka5Description
Coyote spotted crossing Dreamy Draw bike path halfway between main trail access point and HWY 51.
Photos / Sounds
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Banded Sand Snake (Sonora cincta)Observer
ericka5Description
Snake spotted on main roadway to primary trail entrance at Dreamy Draw. Snake was dead, likely run-over by a vehicle.
Observer
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Weevil located at Dreamy Draw Park. Unsure if type of Weevil. Please assist.
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New World Tarantula-hawk Wasps (Genus Pepsis)Observer
ericka5Description
Located at Dreamy Draw Park.
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
ericka5Description
Large elder rattler found in the gully on the right at the second less used entrance at the Dreamy Draw Park (not the entrance by restrooms).
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Giant Velvet Mites (Genus Dinothrombium)Observer
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Missing LocationDescription
Spotted 3 after a heavy rain at Dreamy Draw Park on trail #220.
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Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)Observer
ericka5Description
Located at Dreamy Draw Park Preserve.
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Mexican Spadefoot (Spea multiplicata)Observer
ericka5Description
Very tiny. Lots of them appeared after a monsoon. Poisonous to dogs. Located at Dreamy Draw Park.
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Straight-faced Windscorpions (Family Eremobatidae)Observer
ericka5Description
Found on bike path at Dreamy Draw
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
ericka5Description
Located crossing the road near the parking lot entrance at Dreamy Draw.
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Tiger Rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris)Observer
ericka5Description
Approximately 2 feet in length (small compared to Western Diamondbacks); 14 rattles; smaller head; light in color (enhanced to illuminate markings slightly) located at main trail entrance between bike path and restrooms
Number of rattles suggests senior snake while length suggested younger. Spectators thought it was a Mohave but I question that. Wondering if it's one of Arizona's protected species.
Thank you for helping identify this rattler!