Category: NRID | Photo Title: | GORG: Gorges State Park |
File Name: DSC_1045 - Copy.JPG [pid 24241] | Original File Size: 2052 x 2365 pixels | |
Photographer: K. Bischof | Date photo taken: 2013-06-04 | |
Group: REPTILE | Order: SQUAMATA | Family: VIPERIDAE |
SciName: Crotalus horridus | ComName: Timber Rattlesnake | Also available in sizes up to 2052 x 2365
Comment: 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. |
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Photo 101 GORG | Photo 102 GORG | Photo 103 GORG Subcaudal scale counts can be used to sex timber rattlesnakes. Up to 21 scales is a female, over 21 scales is a male. This individual has 23. | Photo 104 GORG |
Photo 105 GORG Seen Crossing Chestnut Mountain Rd. | Photo 106 GORG Seen Crossing Chestnut Mountain Rd. | Photo 107 GORG Marks on the pavement indicate that this animal was targeted as the initial vehicle that hit it, moved in to the opposing lane to strike the animal. Rattle was also removed. | Photo 108 GORG Dorsal closeup of a DOR animal. |
Photo 109 GORG DOR - Female - 26" | Photo 110 GORG | Photo 111 GORG | Photo 112 GORG |
Photo 113 GORG | Photo 114 GORG | Photo 115 GORG | Photo 116 GORG Phone pic. |
Photo 117 GORG | Photo 118 GORG | Photo 119 GORG Obs. near VC. 24+ subcaudal count. Male. Light morph. | Photo 120 GORG |
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