Timber rattler while scouting

[forest-hunter]

This guy wasn't moving a muscle, only saw him because I leaned my rifle on a tree next to him. I see why timbers are dangerous, they don't rattle when you get close at all.


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[Etxnoodler]

But you pretty much have to step on them to get them to bite.

[Fargus]

Such cool looking snakes.

[okrattler]

Awesome snakes. I agree with y'all though. I bet most people that do get bitten by them probably step on them.

[FIRETX12]

That's cool.

[Ætheling]

Quick safety brief gents.

Snakes are warm blooded so their energy levels are dictated by body temp. Timbers by namesake hang out in very shaded areas so often when you see them they appear to be very docile and this is the most common state of alertness you will find them in. Don't make a mistake though in thinking they wont attack unprovoked. If they have been sunning or hanging out on a warm rock outcrop. They are as fast and as mean as a Diamondback if they body temp is up and I have heard more venomous, although I have not researched that.

"Potentially, this is one of North America's most dangerous snakes, due to its long fangs, impressive size, and high venom yield. This is to some degree offset by its relatively mild disposition[27] and long brumation period."

[hogslayer78]

Beautiful snake

[AntlerCollector]

I believe the Eastern Diamondback is the most deadly in the US, but the Timber ain't far behind

[Killer]

Would not want to get popped by one. They are a big heavy snake!

[laredoarcher]

This guy wasn't moving a muscle, only saw him because I leaned my rifle on a tree next to him. I see why timbers are dangerous, they don't rattle when you get close at all.


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So did you kill it????

[Winman]

So did you kill it????

Of course he didn't kill it. That would be against the law . They are a protected species.

[laredoarcher]

Of course he didn't kill it. That would be against the law . They are a protected species.

Oh. Didn't know. Don't kill it.

[twosixteens]

It sure would make an awesome hat band

[hogslayer78]

It sure would make an awesome hat band

Yep and probably one of the most expensive hat bands that you could buy.

[FIRETX12]

Don't make a mistake though in thinking they wont attack unprovoked



as mean as a Diamondback

Unless you're food, no snake will attack unprovoked.
Also, snakes aren't mean, they're defensive when threatened.