This 5-foot adult diamondback was heading back into deep cover after another hiker spotted it and stopped to take pictures. These snakes are masters at concealing themselves in thick undergrowth so I decided to investigate where this one preferred to settle down. The reason why it's so rare to encounter a diamondback in their native habitat is pretty clear when you see it tightly coil and blend into the surroundings after reaching its hiding spot. The lack of rattling or display of any aggressiveness was a little surprising, but suggests their preference to retreat and disguise whenever possible.