Timber Rattlesnake

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Names: American viper, bastard rattlesnake, black rattlesnake, common rattlesnake, eastern rattlesnake, great yellow rattlesnake, mountain rattlesnake, northern banded rattlesnake, northern rattlesnake, pit viper, rock rattlesnake, velvet tail, yellow rattlesnake.

Average length: 30-60 in.

Juveniles: Same pattern as adults, but have a brown or pinkish color to them.

Venom ferocity: They are more docile then other rattlesnakes, but they will bite you if bothered or attacked. Their bite is rarely fatal, but if it’s not treated, severe medical problems may appear, or can be fatal.

Habitats: Found in pine and oak forests, bushes, grassy fields, and cane fields.