Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus)Pennsylvania
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5611 x 3738 px | 47.5 x 31.6 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
10 August 2003More information:
Timber Rattlesnakes Crotalus horridus Northeastern United States Venomous pitvipers widely distributed throughout eastern United States Legally protected in 8 of 32 states in which it occurs Populations declining due to habitat loss and direct persecution Occurs in two color morphs black and yellow Female bears live litters of 3 14 young every 3 5 years Feeds mainly on small mammals captured through ambush Ectothermic cold blooded relies heavily on rocky south facing outcrops for basking Generally mild mannered in comparison to other rattlesnake species Gravid females basking to bring young to term