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Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

Photo by Tom15
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42.2242, -72.6402

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Crotalus horridus, commonly known as timber rattlesnake, canebrake rattlesnake or banded rattlesnake,[3] is a species of venomous pitviper found in the eastern United States. This is the only rattlesnake species in most of the populous northeastern United States.[4] No subspecies are currently recognized. [Wikipedia]

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Crotalus horridus

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Tom15
Lisa, it's nice and dark to absorb the sun better up here in its northern range.

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