Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) - Flickr - 2ndPeter (1)

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Description: October 10th, 2020 High of 77 degrees Fahrenheit 73 degrees Fahrenheit at capture On a cool, mostly cloudy day with some drizzle, this large snake was observed crossing the trail in front of us by a friend after the sun came out for only a few minutes. It appeared to be migrating from a wooded hillside to a nearby south facing glade. While initially sluggish, as it became aware of our presence it moved much quicker and rattled briefly at us. Wayne County, Missouri. Date: Taken on 10 October 2020, 02:09. Source: Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). Author: Peter Paplanus from St. Louis, Missouri. Flickr tagstimber rattlesnake, timber, rattlesnake, crotalus horridus, crotalus, horridus, peter paplanus, macro, macro photography, canon, rebel, 100mm, color, colors, beauty, ozark, ozarks, outdoors, missouri, midwest, hiking, animal, reptile, venom, venomous, rattler, buzztail, fierce, fieldherping, herping, autumn, fall, october, leaves, portrait, education, conservation, predator, ambush, dangerous, eye, eyes, gold, black, lichen, granite, igneous, creature, critter.