E Aldrich 1938 2. May 14, 1938 38-72 Burrow of (or dening place) of the Desert Tortoise, taken 5' away. 3 hrs. ago this morning Johnson found two tortoises here. In foreground may be seen a few scale marks of the legs in the dirt. Superpan ; f 22 - 704k. 38-73 Habitat Picture - Place where Johnson set trap-line last nite (caught Psognathus, Onychomys, Dipodomye). Tracks in foreground of the desert wash are cows. Much Ephedra & other bushes bordering wash. Birds nearby are Mockingbird, Horned Lark and Desert Sparrow. Superpan ; f 22 - 6 ; K2 Filters. 38-74 Close-up (about 3' away) of Rattlesnake 37" long; 7 rattles + button. Taken next to Joshua log in shade. Superpan Press, 1/5th; f 22 Color: Diamonds dull, neutral brown; rows of scales bordering diamonds, light cream; on sides between points of diamonds, dull pea- green; Underparts dull cream. 38-75 Same as # 74 38-76 Same as # 74.