| Category: NRID | Photo Title: | GORG: Gorges State Park |
| File Name: IMG_0043.JPG [pid 57571] | Original File Size: 2296 x 1985 pixels | |
| Photographer: K. Bischof | Date photo taken: 2021-06-29 | |
| Group: REPTILE | Order: SQUAMATA | Family: VIPERIDAE |
| SciName: Crotalus horridus | ComName: Timber Rattlesnake | Also available in sizes up to 2296 x 1985
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 Photo 81 GORG Photo shot by Seasonal M. Galloway. |  Photo 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 GORG |  Photo 86 GORG |  Photo 87 GORG |  Photo 88 GORG |
 Photo 89 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal view. |  Photo 90 GORG Juvenile. |  Photo 91 GORG Juvenile. Lateral View. |  Photo 92 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal View. |
 Photo 93 GORG |  Photo 94 GORG |  Photo 95 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 96 GORG |
 Photo 97 GORG |  Photo 98 GORG Showing signs of a shed, most probably within a few days. |  Photo 99 GORG |  Photo 100 GORG Copperhead present as well. |
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