The timber rattlesnake also goes by the names American viper, black rattlesnake, eastern rattlesnake, timber rattler, and canebrake. Its scientific name is Crotalus horridus. Crotalus is derived ...

The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is Kentucky’s largest venomous snake and can reach 5 feet in length, though there are reports of it growing as long as 7 feet, according to the ...

The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is Kentucky’s largest venomous snake and can reach 5 feet in length, though there are reports of it growing as long as 7 feet, according to the ...

In contrast, timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) — like the snake seen in the video above — mostly live just in the eastern third of Texas. These snakes grow 3 to 4 feet long with thick ...

Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) APPEARANCE: Two colors: yellow phase, with dark brown to black V-shaped chevrons over a yellow, gray or brown back & black phase, ...

The Herpetofaunal Atlas describes the timber rattlesnake as a shy species that mainly seeks food during the day in spring and fall and at night in summer. It prefers temperatures between 80 and 90°F.

Thursday’s field outing followed a few days in the classroom learning about snakes and handling some in captivity, including the timber rattler (Crotalus horridus).

Mr. Martin co-wrote “The Timber Rattlesnake: Life History, Distribution, Status, and Conservation Action Plan,” a 450-page study published in 2021 on the species and challenges in its habitat.

Snake expert William H. Martin died on August 3, 2022, after he was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake in West Virginia. He was active in locating hidden snake dens, even in his later years.

The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is Kentucky’s largest venomous snake and can reach 5 feet in length, though there are reports of it growing as long as 7 feet, ...