Crotalus horridus

The Timber Rattlesnake is an iconic snake that was used as a symbol for the American colonies and the Revolutionary War. What a treat it has been to be able to observe them in the wild.

My first timber was seen in this crack at a den site in Maryland with several friends. Frederick County, MD. September 2012.
A yellow animal out from under the rock but still under a web. Frederick County, MD. September 2012.
Another animal starting to sit out. Frederick County, MD. September 2012.
A beautiful yellow adult in a crack. Lehigh County, PA. September 2012.
A neonate. Lehigh County, PA. September 2012.
A dark male spotted from above by Rob. Lehigh County, PA. September 2012.
Only saw this lone young timber out at this site. Berks County, PA. September 2012.
Three gravid yellows. Schuylkill County, PA. June 2015.
Four gravid females. Two yellow phases and two black phases. Schuylkill County, PA. June 2015.

Road-cruised timber from southeastern Oklahoma. Le Flore County, OK. July 2018.
A gorgeous little juvenile seen about an hour from the house. Montgomery County, TX. September 2019.