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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.
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As this is a sensitive species, and like all species, is worthy of our protection, the locality information has been altered to protect this organism.
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...
Thanks Janson! And for the record...I have climbed MT. Dora ;-)
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
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!