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Timber Rattlesnake

Timber rattlesnake is a species of poisonous snake found in the eastern United States. There are no recognized subspecies of this species.

Other Names	Canebrake Rattlesnake, Banded Rattlesnake
Length	Around 91–152 cm
Weight	1.3 to 2 lbs
Color	Yellowish brown or grayish dorsal color with black or dark brown crossbands, the crossbands are V shaped or M shaped with uneven zigzag edges; uniform yellow or with black markings ventral color; often a vertebral stripe of rust color is present; melanism is present as some members are solid black
Distribution	Southern Minnesota, southern New Hampshire, east Texas, north Florida
Habitat	deciduous forests where the terrain is rugged
Diet	Small mammals, small birds, frogs, mice, other snakes
Hibernation Fact	Hibernates during winter months in dens, may be in groups which may contain other species as well
Predators	Coyotes, foxes, opossums, raccoons, domesticated and feral cats, eagles, hawks, turkeys, owls, other snakes
Venom Fact	Highly venomous
Breeding Season	Middle of July to October
Mode of Reproduction	Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent)
Litter Size	6 to 14
Gestation Period	Around 135 days
Reproductive Age	Males: 4 years of age Females: 7 to 11 years of age
Average Lifespan	Around 20 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern