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All week long the horses have been a little jumpy and the squirrels have disappeared. I found him when I finally put two and two together.

the ranch. Ocala

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Animals as Giant Companions pt2

Sorry it took so long!

Anyway, this is the Eastern Diamondback Rattle snake, and this lil guys just a baby! I’m gonna name him Rac after @theraccoonsinyourbackyard who suggested I draw this!

This took a lot longer than I thought, as I got art block right in the middle (annoying) but I’m very glad with how this piece came out :3

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The desert is full of things that can end your life in mere moments, and this slithery serpent is no different. Probably the only version of Striker that'll actually give you a warning before attacking.

I'll work on the next batch soon. Got some other pieces to take care of. Happy Friday!

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Sometimes humans are just the best! A very good (and brave) Samaritan brought this eastern diamondback rattlesnake into the hospital after it was hit by a car. Look at this beautiful angry serpent!

That head wound looked pretty concerning so this baby went for a CT scan to assess the damage to its skull and soft tissue.

It might seem crazy that this wild snake could survive a tire to the head, but rattlesnakes are incredibly tough critters. Their heads are so muscular that when they’re struck by a car they can often survive with minimal damage to the bony structures of the head. In this case, the trauma from the tire forced those impressive facial muscles through the skin without breaking any cranial bones. Fortunately, an incredibly skilled exotics veterinarian was able to surgically repair the damage. Here it is after surgery!

This baby did great after the procedure and recovered beautifully. After several weeks in a wildlife rehabilitation facility, this rattlesnake was well enough to be released into the wild. You gotta love a happy ending! I know venomous snakes can get a bad rap, but just because they’re a little scary doesn’t mean they don’t deserve our love and respect.