Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus Eating red squirrel Pennsylvania
Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus Eating red squirrel Northeastern United States Venomous pit vipers widely distributed throughout eastern United States Legally protected in 8 of 32 states in which it occurs Populations declining due to habitat loss and direct persecution Occurs in two color morphs black and yellow Females bear live litters of 3 14 young every 3 5 years Feeds mainly on small mammals captured through ambush Ectothermic cold blooded Relies heavily on rocky south facing outcrops for basking Generally mild mannered in comparison to other rattlesnake species
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