My and my buddy Coty went on a early morning trip to hike in the Pisgah National Forest, He had seen a rattlesnake there before and I was beating myself up for not going on the previous trip, so this time I said lets go early and road cruise! We were on our way to a favorite trail, and BAM i saw something out of the corner of my eye! "RATTLESNAKE!" I yelled. My heart pounded and adrenaline was pumping a mile a minute. My first Timber rattlesnake was laying right there! It is an amazing experience to be in the presence of one of Gods deadly beautiful creations! I must say it was a blast! I hope you share my excitement, let me know what you think , I got a few satisfactory pictures with my little cannon point and shoot. I had found a timber before but it was in an inaccessible rock crack.
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
In situ!
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
all stretched out
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
A moment never to be forgotten
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Best of the best
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
It didn't even strike once! It just wanted to get out of there, People give these snakes such a bad rep.
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Next to the stump ripper
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Timber Rattlesnake (crotalus horridus) by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
And then we went our seperate ways
Habitat shot by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
Beautiful habitat of the Timber rattlesnake.
red toad by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
We also came across a red phase American Toad.
Pisgah national forest by Reptile Man Chance, on Flickr
It was an awesome experience and i hope to find another soon!
FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
sweeeeet. I can't wait for my first one.
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Nice find. Timbers are great snakes.
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P.s. Should wear shoes in venomous snake territory, especially when looking for them!
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P.s. Should wear shoes in venomous snake territory, especially when looking for them!
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Great feeling, huh? Congratulations. You'll always remember that snake. By the way, where did you get that sweet stump ripper?
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
i understand your excitement. i found my first this year as well. i'm sure you enjoyed the moment. now go find the den.
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
I cant wait for my appointment with one. Been waiting a long time.
You found a very nice looking one. Great for a first time.
You found a very nice looking one. Great for a first time.
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
Thanks for all the positive encouragement and comments guys/gals!
Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
That is a very nice Timber! If your going to find one, why not find a beauty!?! I am hoping to find my first one later this year as well!
Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
I have found just a few shy of 100 of them, and let me assure you, it is just as exciting now as is was the first time. What an amazing animal. Nice job telling the story, and VERY NICE JOB using a hook and not tailing/holding it. A lot of kids your age make the mistake of being reckless with these animals.
Keep up the good herping!
Dan
Keep up the good herping!
Dan
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
Shoes are usually good things to have in the field Nice rattler.
Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
that snake is a lot better looking than your toes!
Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
I don't know how many I've seen now, but I'm always excited to see a Timber Rattler. I saw 17 in one day once at various locations, and each was a thrill. Congrats to what will be a life long love affair with these amazing animals.
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
HerperChance wrote:It is an amazing experience to be in the presence of one of Gods deadly beautiful creations!
I saw one over the weekend is Pisgah as well, and it could have possibly been the same road that you were on as well. Congrats on your first one, that's a nice looking snake.
Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
Congrats man! As others have said, it's always exciting no matter how many i've found!
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What an awesome looking habitat. Of course the snake's a thrill, but I compliment you on your composition in the red toad pic. Well done!
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Re: FIRST TIMBER RATTLESNAKE! Oh, the excitement!
Its a small world, just to think of some of the people you cross paths with.Nick Scobel wrote:HerperChance wrote:It is an amazing experience to be in the presence of one of Gods deadly beautiful creations!
I saw one over the weekend is Pisgah as well, and it could have possibly been the same road that you were on as well. Congrats on your first one, that's a nice looking snake.
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Thanks!brick911 wrote:What an awesome looking habitat. Of course the snake's a thrill, but I compliment you on your composition in the red toad pic. Well done!
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congrats!
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-Mike