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Timber Rattlesnake — printable fact sheet
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Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
The Timber Rattlesnake is a large, venomous pit viper native to the eastern United States. It is recognized by its robust body, distinctive rattle at the tail tip, and variable coloration, often with dark crossbands on a yellow, brown, or gray background. Timber Rattlesnakes pre…
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- Timber Rattlesnakes can deliver a 'dry bite,' injecting little or no venom, as a warning to potential threats.
- Timber Rattlesnakes are among the most cold-tolerant rattlesnakes, surviving in northern climates. They often hibernate communally in rocky crevices during winter. Females reproduce only every 2-3 years, making populations sensitive to disturbance.
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