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Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Canebreak Rattlesnake Photograph by LA Dawson. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Canebreak Rattlesnake Photograph by LA Dawson. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Canebreak Rattlesnake Photograph by Edward McCrea, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. License: Public Domain. (view image details) 
Timber Rattlesnake Photograph by Tad Arensmeier. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
TIMBER RATTLESNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe Timber Rattlesnake is a large venomous snake with a triangular head. The tail is black with no tail rings, and tipped with a rattle. There are two different color variations. One form is gray with black patterns; another form is tan with brown patches tinged with yellow. They sometimes have a yellow or brown or reddish stripe down the back. There is a dark stripe running from the eye to the jaw. Other Names Canebreak Rattlesnake Size length 90cm - 150cm. Males grow larger than females. Environment deciduous forests, forested rocky hills, swampy areas. They hibernate in rock crevices or amongst piles of boulders. Food small mammals, also frogs and birds Breeding gives birth to litter of 7 - 13 live young during late August and early September Range Found in the eastern United States from southern Minnesota and southern Maine, south to east Texas and north Florida. Notes The Timber Rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous snakes in North America. It is a large snake with long fangs and high venom yield. Fortunately it is not an aggressive snake. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten. Classification
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