Safety note: Venomous — keep distance
The Timber Rattlesnake is a large, heavy-bodied pit viper of eastern forests. Despite its fearsome reputation, it is typically calm and reluctant to strike. Populations are declining across much of its range.
Habitat
Deciduous forests, rocky ridges, and upland swamps
Diet
Small mammals, primarily rodents and rabbits
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Timber Rattlesnake
The best time to see a Timber Rattlesnake is April–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 13,473 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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