SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A unique interaction between two of Arizona’s venomous creatures was captured earlier this week by a resident in north Scottsdale.
A video posted on Christopher Rutz’ Instagram page displays an apparent face-off between a diamondback rattlesnake and a Gila monster. The reptiles can be seen staring at each other before the Gila monster begins to walk off in the other direction, while the stoic snake stands its ground.
The large lizard can be seen walking off the porch and the snake eventually slithers away into the landscaping…