Timber Rattlesnake
Scientific Name: Crotalus horridus
Classification: State Listed as Special Concern
Photo Credits: Richard Barlett
Timber rattlesnakes are ambush predators that feed primarily on rodents. They are venomous and are most common in the mountains and Coastal Plain. These heavy-bodied snakes are characterized by dark crossbands or chevrons on a lighter background. Timber rattlesnakes inhabit forested areas, and in the mountains, they will often hibernate together in large numbers.
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