MCU diamondback rattlesnake coiled and in strike position, its face away from camera. MCU of rattler moving cautiously along ground, very aware that California kingsnake is close by (seen out of focus). ZOOM IN on huge kingsnake as it crawls near rattler advancing when kingsnake moves out of frame, ZOOM IN on rattler keeping very still. CU of head of kingsnake, rattlesnake moving in background, coming into focus and creeping toward camera, remaining in strike position. VAR of death fight beginning showing much larger kingsnake swiftly moving toward rattler's head in order to get a firm hold. Even though rattler sinks its fangs into the kingsnake's back, it is to no avail because huge black and white snake simply coils itself around its prey and holds head in its huge jaws, effectively cutting off breathing by compression. MCU of constrictor coiled around rattlesnake's lower body, PAN L to the kingsnake's hold on rattler's head. (42840)