Timber Rattlesnake
Located in eastern North America, the Timber rattlesnake is a large, poisonous pit viper. The dorsal surface of these snakes is marked by a pattern of dark brown or black crossbands on a lighter brown or gray background. The crossbands can take on a V or a M shape, and they always have jagged, zigzag edges. In many cases, you’ll notice a rust-colored stripe running along your spine. Their underbellies can be uniformly yellow or blackly marked. Although most people have some degree of melanin, some people can be almost completely black.
Timber Rattlesnake
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
In North America, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake is widely regarded as the deadliest venomous snake. It’s big and strong, but it’s not particularly aggressive. While Wright and Wright estimated a 30% mortality rate, other research estimates a much lower 10%-20%.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
