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Timber Rattlesnake, aka Canebrake or Banded Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

Description:

Venomous pit viper found in northeastern United States.

Habitat:

Rocky forests

Notes:

Young specimen seen at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia, near the Ravens Rock trailhead. First live wild rattler I've seen! Very buzzy, sounded much like a cicada.

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AMB777
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AMB777

West Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 10, 2016
Submitted on Feb 8, 2017

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