Encountering a rattlesnake in Texas isn’t all that uncommon — but even the residents who have lived in the state for decades ...

The timber rattlesnake is one of North America's most ... and they are very cryptic and don't often rattle." Despite its relatively mild disposition, it is known as one of North America's most ...

Timber rattlesnakes can be more than a meter long ... on the scales of a hunting timber rattlesnake in the Blue Hills. The rattle is seen in the center of the coil.

A rattler gets its name from specialized scales at the end of its tail. When the tail is vibrated, the rattle creates a dry buzz instantly recognizable to anyone who’s heard the sound.

This rattle serves as a warning signal to potential ... which include better-known species, such as the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) of the eastern United States, the prairie rattlesnake ...