On Jun 2, 3:56*pm, Danny D wrote:
Grandkids just found this baby outside by their skateboards:
*http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13218290.gif

Can you tell if it's a rattler or a gopher snake?

I don't want to hurt a gopher snake - but I can't see the eyes.
Will try to get a better shot ...

Definite rattler, you can see the small pit in front of the eye on
your 1st picture.

If you want to see more closeup on them see:
http://www.alongtheway.org/rattlesnakes/faq.html