Animals of The USA | Timber Rattlesnake | Crotalus horridus
A large rattlesnake with dark crossbands and a calm but dangerous temperament. Protected in several states.
Size
3 to 5 feet
Range
Eastern and Central US
FL | GA | SC | NC | VA | WV | MD | DE | NJ | PA | NY | CT | RI | MA | VT | NH | ME | OH | IN | IL | KY | TN | AL | MS | AR | MO | IA | WI | MN
Diet
Carnivore | rodents | birds
Behavior
Ambush hunting | defensive rattling | solitary
Related Topics
Copperhead | Cottonmouth | Eastern Diamondback | Western Diamondback | Gopher Snake