Sounds like your dog got in a tussle with a juvenile Crotalus viridis / Western Rattlesnake. That's not good.
Even if it turns out it wasn't a rattler and therefore non-poisonous, the wounds should be looked at by a vet, as even non-poisonous snakes can leave wounds that may get infected.
Juveniles of a species may be MUCH smaller than the posted "maximum size" of an animal. For example, Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes may be as large as 60 inches long, but I came across one that was merely ten inches long during a hike.
It is also springtime, and due to the extreme amount of rain the Southwest has received, there are many young snakes out and about.
Yeah, the previous suggestions are your best bet. You should look your dog over and see if there are any fang marks. Still, like whoever said it earlier, you should take it to the vet, just in case.
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http://www.interaktv.com/NM/NMHerps.html
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Even if it turns out it wasn't a rattler and therefore non-poisonous, the wounds should be looked at by a vet, as even non-poisonous snakes can leave wounds that may get infected.
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It is also springtime, and due to the extreme amount of rain the Southwest has received, there are many young snakes out and about.
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