| Category: NRID | Photo Title: | GORG: Gorges State Park |
| File Name: 2021-09-13 (23).JPG [pid 56597] | Original File Size: 2093 x 2053 pixels | Google Map |
| Photographer: K. Bischof, M. Briley, J. Sealy | Date photo taken: 2021-09-13 | |
| Group: REPTILE | Order: SQUAMATA | Family: VIPERIDAE |
| SciName: Crotalus horridus | ComName: Timber Rattlesnake | Also available in sizes up to 2093 x 2053
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 Photo 81 GORG Lateral body view. This animal was found dead on the road. It is extremely important to note that even a dead venomous snake can still be dangerous. The snake was removed from the road and pictures were taken for educational purposes. |  Photo 82 GORG Button Rattle. This animal was found dead on the road. It is extremely important to note that even a dead venomous snake can still be dangerous. The snake was removed from the road and pictures were taken for educational purposes. |  Photo 83 GORG The two rows of upper teeth can be seen in this picture. Flanking them are the sheathed fangs which are folded back to the top of the mouth. In addition, the two openings that appear to be nostrils are the heat sensing pits that give pitvipers their name. This animal was found dead on the road. It is extremely important to note that even a dead venomous snake can still be dangerous. The snake was removed from the road and pictures were taken for educational purposes. |  Photo 84 GORG |
 Photo 85 GORG |  Photo 86 GORG |  Photo 87 GORG |  Photo 88 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal view. |
 Photo 89 GORG Juvenile. |  Photo 90 GORG Juvenile. Lateral View. |  Photo 91 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal View. |  Photo 92 GORG |
 Photo 93 GORG |  Photo 94 GORG View of the proximity of the snake to the VC. Also, a group of park visitors who got a short educational presentation before the snake was moved off over the hill. |  Photo 95 GORG |  Photo 96 GORG |
 Photo 97 GORG Showing signs of a shed, most probably within a few days. |  Photo 98 GORG |  Photo 99 GORG Copperhead present as well. |  Photo 100 GORG |
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