Timber Rattlesnake

The Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is no stranger to travelers, as it is a thick-bodied reptile with 3 to 5-foot lengths that can reach up to 6 feet at times. Timbers are recognizable by their yellowish-brown tints, dark black botches, velvet tails, and dark stripes descending and backward near the jawline. They can be discovered nearly anywhere on the eastern coast of the U.S. but also stretch to other states.