Rattlesnake Country

When we finally got out of the car yesterday, I started thinking about rattlesnakes and kept my eyes cast downward, to make sure I didn't step on one sunning itself in the burning heat. I thought about the International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque and made a mental note not to visit this popular attraction. I actually know several people who have been bitten by rattlers, so I really do feel the need to be vigilant.

I couldn't resist looking up "rattlesnakes of New Mexico". Seven different kinds. There will be no stepping into the sagebrush to get a good picture.