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Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Tan body with orange dorsal stripe and black chevrons along the back. This is the only individual of this species I have ever had even rattle at me, they are normally very calm and rarely attempt to bite. The last photo shows where he was when I originally found him.

Habitat:

Found along a trail in a wildlife management area. Was hanging out in the trunk of a downed oak tree in a moderately wooded forest.

Reference Links:

http://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/crohor.htm

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2015

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