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Timber Rattlesnake

Reptiles

Timber Rattlesnake is a venomous pit viper native to the eastern United States, and it is the only rattlesnake species found across most of the populous northeastern states. Adults typically measure 91 to 152 centimeters long with dark crossbands on a yellowish-brown background, and although it has a very toxic bite, it is known for a relatively mild disposition; the species has been extirpated from several northeastern states including Maine, Michigan, Delaware and Rhode Island.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Carnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Relationship to People
Venomous or Dangerous to Humans 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
G4 Apparently Secure 3
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 1
Scientific Name
Crotalus horridus 4
Conservation Status
Least Concern 5
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Crotalus, Taxa
Source Timber Rattlesnake (Wikidata)

In Biome

Chaparral, Biomes
Source NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus horridus
Riparian Zone, Biomes
Source NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus horridus
Temperate Forest, Biomes
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Crotalus horridus
Wetlands, Biomes
Source NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus horridus
In the Other Atlases

Found In

North America

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

United States

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Crotalus horridus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Primary Diet, Crotalus horridus
    Primary Diet carnivore carnivore
  • Habitat Regions, Crotalus horridus
    Habitat Regions temperate temperate terrestrial terrestrial
  • Conservation Status: CITES
    CITES No special status
  • Economic Importance for Humans: Negative
    The timber rattlesnake is venomous and can harm humans if they are bitten.
  • In Biome: Temperate Forest, Terrestrial Biomes
    Habitat Regions temperate temperate terrestrial terrestrial Terrestrial Biomes forest forest mountains mountains
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2. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species APIView the Source
3. NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus horridus
NatureServe Explorer
  • Global rank (roundedGRank)
    "roundedGRank": "G4"
  • In Biome: Chaparral, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
    "terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
  • In Biome: Wetlands, Species characteristics: SCRUB-SHRUB WETLAND
    "palustrineHabitatDescEn": "SCRUB-SHRUB WETLAND"
  • In Biome: Riparian Zone, Species characteristics: Riparian
    "palustrineHabitatDescEn": "Riparian"
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4. Timber Rattlesnake (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q1417249 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Child Taxon Of: Crotalus, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q463637 (Crotalus)
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5. Wikipedia: Timber Rattlesnake
WikipediaInfobox: status
Quote, Infobox: status
LC
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