5-19-06
Wickenburg, AZ
Went night driving around Wickenburg, AZ. We were hoping for speckeld rattlesnakes which were not found but overall the night was fairly productive and diverse.
A solid red color phase Ground Snake (Sonora semiannulata)
He was not in the mood to cooperate for photos.
There were also quite a few Bnded Sand Snakes (Chilomeniscus stramineus) out this evening.
Second Bandd Sand Snake of the evening.
This is a Huntsman Spider. They are a little larger than a quarter and the unique and interesting
thing about this species is that their eyes shine and reflect light at night much like a cat or a deer.
They can thus be seen from a vehicle whole driving even if you are going 50+mph, if you are
looking for them that is.
A Saddled Leaf Nosed Snake (Phyllorhynchus browni)
Mikki with Leaf Nosed Snake
