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Category: NRID	Photo Title:	STMO: Stone Mountain State Park
File Name: Rattlesnake-timber_(Light-phase)_20130820_STMO-Mar [pid 25723]	Original File Size: 4928 x 3264 pixels	Google Map Google Earth
Photographer: J. Mickey	Date photo taken: 2013-08-20
Group: REPTILE	Order: SQUAMATA	Family: VIPERIDAE
SciName: Crotalus horridus	ComName: Timber Rattlesnake

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Photo 81 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 82 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 83 GORG	Photo 84 GORG
Photo 85 GORG	Photo 86 GORG	Photo 87 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal view.	Photo 88 GORG Juvenile.
Photo 89 GORG Juvenile. Lateral View.	Photo 90 GORG Juvenile. Dorsal View.	Photo 91 GORG	Photo 92 GORG
Photo 93 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 94 GORG	Photo 95 GORG	Photo 96 GORG Showing signs of a shed, most probably within a few days.
Photo 97 GORG	Photo 98 GORG Copperhead present as well.	Photo 99 GORG	Photo 100 GORG
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