Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Crotalus horridus
Approximately 4 foot long male timber rattlesnake.
This timber rattlesnake was rescued from a man's basement by a friend and fellow herpetologist who does rattlesnake research. We arranged to do a photo shoot at a secluded area and were able to get some lovely photos. Timber rattlesnakes are very loyal to their home ranges and den sites so they die about 99% of the time when relocated more than 8-10 miles. My friend is trying to work out a way to move these animals a safe distance away but in a manner in which the snake will survive.
Lat: 35.98, Long: -85.83
Spotted on Apr 28, 2012
Submitted on May 5, 2012
11 Comments
Hey Lisa, we have a new mission for Snakes of the United States created by the Center for Snake Conservation that you might like to add this beauty & your other wild snake spottings to - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1202...
lol, Lisa!
Thanks Janson! And for the record...I have climbed MT. Dora ;-)
Heya! I actually grew up mostly in Volusia county -- Prmond and Daytona Beaches, but my family's rooted in Mt. Dora. Lived in Sorrento for a year or so. Cool place for hikes! The fanship is mutual, by the way!
Hi Janson,
Thanks for the kind words. I see you are from Sorrento, FL. I spent many a summer there when I was growing up. And I too have been checking out your work and am a fan!
Lisa
Wowsers! Another fantastic snake series. I'm catching up on pNoah and you, Lisa, are dominating my attention!!!
Maria dB: It was found in Dekalb County, TN
Thanks all!
wow ,this is so cool!
Where did you see it?
That is a good lookin' timber rattler. I've yet to see one in the wild, but I hope to someday. Nice job with the photography. An excellent spotting!