Biology, status and management of the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus): a guide for conservation. Casper, G. and R. Hay. Many translocated snakes immediately leave the area in which they are released (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). Rattlesnakes are a member of this family. Francis Cook, Researcher Emeritus, Canadian Museum of Nature, Howard Reinert, Department of Biology, The College of New Jersey, William S. Brown, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology. According to . human destruction of nesting habitat through direct action, mining, logging, drilling gas wells. Similarly in Virginia, the three leading foods were mice, chipmunks and cottontail rabbits (Uhler et al., 1939). Sex independent ground colour in the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus. Mike Oldham provided me with pertinent information from the Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary. In Kentucky, we have four venomous snakes: the timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake (mainly found . Ontario Herpetofaunal Atlas. In Logier, 1925 (above). Figure 2. Gravid females did not contain any food items, while 30.3% and 35.0% of males and nongravid females, respectively, contained at least one food item. 1105 pp. Explore the Niagara Gorge Trail System, made up of a series of smaller trail sections that parallel the Niagara River Gorge, offering some of the best hiking and biking trails in Niagara Falls USA. The species has not been sighted in Canada in almost 60 years. The maximum single migratory movement away from a den was 7.2 km for a male in the same population. Anderson, P. 1965. Reinert, H.K. State Park Police said their dispatchers received "multiple calls", at about 12:30 p.m., reporting that an "adult female and her child fell into the Niagara Gorge between Terrapin Point and the Cave of the Winds." Since 1996, the Nature Conservancy has ranked the Timber Rattlesnake G5 (Oldham, 1997). Feb. 13NIAGARA FALLS A woman is dead and her 5-year-old child was seriously injured after an incident in the New York State Park Monday afternoon. The practice of paying bounties on Timber Rattlesnakes in New York ended in 1971 under the Fish and Wildlife Law (Brown, 1981). 3h 14m. Copeia 1948: 132. Pp. In the northern parts of their range females reproduce on average every three years (Brown, 1993; Martin, 1993), with 1075% of females in a population reproducing in any given year (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). 1984. In 1978, COSEWIC designated its first species and produced its first list of Canadian species at risk. Martin, W.H. 1925. Cook, F.R. Distribution and status of the herpetofauna of central region, OMNR. Although the Timber Rattlesnake was proposed for listing under Appendix II of the CITES Convention in 1997, the proposal was not adopted because it was argued that international trade was minimal, and that the species would benefit more by increasing protection in the United States (Ibid.). Birds Keen birdwatchers will be delighted to know that the Niagara region hosts more than 300 bird species. The winter habitat is primarily the den, which is located on a south facing rocky outcrop. The colouration at the tip of the tail becomes noticeably dark. The pits enable the snake to sense warm-blooded animals and even tell the size of the animal. Timber Rattlesnakes may be active by day or night; nocturnal activity is especially common during hot summer nights (Martof et al., 1980). 1996. Rupert, R. Jr. and H.K. They can live up to 25 years, reaching their adult size by about 45 years. 1960. Niagara Gorge Scooter Tour 9 Adventure Tours from $45.00 per adult Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride 4,833 Recommended Bus Tours from $129.95 per adult Cave of the Winds "Express-Pass" Adventure USA Tour 74 Recommended Walking Tours from $54.99 per adult Best of Niagara Falls, USA, Cave of the Winds 52 Recommended It is an endangered species in Massachusetts, where it may not be harassed, killed, collected or held in possession except under special permit (Jackson and Mirick, 1996). Parks and Recreational Areas Section, OMNR, Open File Ecological Report SR8903, Central Region, Richmond Hill, Ontario. During follicle development, females either ate more, or were more efficient at converting food to stored visceral fat. A comparison of movement patterns: native vs. translocated Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus). Rattlesnakes are pit vipers. Timber Rattlesnakes can be confused with Massasauga rattlesnakes and some nonvenomous species, such as the fox snake. Not at Risk (NAR)** A wildlife species that has been evaluated and found to be not at risk of extinction given the current circumstances. data). National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Museums of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. Observations on rattle size and demography of prairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridus) and Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in Kansas. Gibbons, J.W. Zoos have reportedly been known to attach additional rattles on the end of broken ones to make them appear more impressive (Ditmars, 1907; Schmidt and Davis, 1941). Bulletin of the Antivenin Institute of America 3: 4357. 5. Optimal forest composition and management strategies for Timber Rattlesnake habitat remain a subject of debate because canopy cover is a significant factor in the temperature profile of a den site. Colour phases of newborns are readily distinguished after the first molt (Ibid.). COSEWIC status report on the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus in Canada, in COSEWIC assessment and status report on the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus in Canada. It is almost a certainty that the Timber Rattlesnake has been extirpated, as demonstrated by the following quotes: 1881 Garnier: rapidly becoming extinct [in Ontario] 1908 Nash: formerly common and generally distributed throughout the province now nearly extinct 1939 Logier: that the early distribution of this snake in Ontario was more extensive seems likely 1982 Weller: may very well have been extirpated in Ontario 1984 Cook: the last specimen taken in Ontario was from Niagara Glen in 1941 1989 Johnson: extirpated from Ontario 1989 Plourde et al. 5. 1996. They are called Rattlesnake Islands, and we are told they are so infested with these reptiles that the air is infected with them." 2 Jonathan Carver, on his way from Detroit to Niagara in 1768, elaborated upon the theme and added some quaint embroidery: "There are several islands near the west end . While there are many different types of snakes found at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, only two types are venemous; the Northern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake. Most people visiting the area see at least a few of these creatures during their tour. Migration distances of males in general are greater than those of females because they actively engage in seeking mates (Reinert and Zappalorti, 1988b). Brown, W.S. 1996. COSEWIC status reports are working documents used in assigning the status of wildlife species suspected of being at risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Photo by Rob Moore The Timber Rattlesnake once occupied much of the Niagara Escarpment and other regions of southern Ontario, but has not been seen in the province since 1941 despite intensive searches and its easy identification. It also provides some amazing unobstructed views of the southernmost section of the Niagara Gorge. Reptiles and amphibians: Eastern and Central North America (3rd Edition). "Our rescuers, along with Niagara Falls Fire Department, were able to reach pretty quickly both of the victims," the police captain said. In Wisconsin, bounty records showed a 7080% decline over a sevenyear period (Casper and Hay, 1998). Timber Rattlesnakes have been the object of bounty hunting since as early as 1719 (Klauber, 1956, cited by Galligan and Dunson, 1979; Brown, 1981; Casper and Hay, 1998). In summer, the preferred habitat for males and nonpregnant females is a wellcanopied forest with thick vegetation, whereas pregnant females prefer a more open forest with many fallen logs and a warmer climate. Johnson, B.D., J. Hoppe, R. Rogers and H.L. Most rattle growth occurs within the first four sheddings, and the increase in diameter of successive segments is less than 5% after the seventh ecdysis (Fitch, 1985). Herpetologica 4: 107114. A rattlesnake, melano garter snakes and other reptiles from Point Pelee, Ontario. Bushar. Herpetological Bulletin of the New York Herpetological Society 17: 1520. so infested with rattlesnakes that it . How to comment on protecting species at risk, How to get an Endangered Species Act permit or authorization. and W.S. A production note will be provided if additional information on the status report history is required. Anyone that ventures to wooded and seldom used areas to fish should have at least a little bit of knowledge about them. Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology, Handbook No. Most snakes in Wyoming you'll find, though, are non-venomous - there are about 15 other types of Wyoming serpents out there! 605622. . On the incidence of snakebite poisoning in the United States and the results of newer methods of treatment. Herpetological Review 27(3): 145. Herpetological Review 16(1): 2829. Keenlyne, K.D. Ditmars, R.L. Other habitat components are the summer habitat, where snakes move and forage, and transient habitat located in between summer habitat and the den (Brown, 1993). Dover Publications, Inc., New York. All available evidence indicates that the population size of the Timber Rattlesnake in Canada is zero. Cave of the Winds "Express-Pass" Adventure USA Tour. Herpetological Review 23(3): 91. 743 pp. Of the populations that remain, many have been reduced to 1520% of their numbers a few decades ago (Martin, 1983). Assessment based on a new status report. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is the only wide-ranging woodland rattlesnake of deciduous forests in eastern North America (Smith 2001). Habitat: They are found in field areas, wetlands and edges of moist forests. Unpublished data provided by Mike Oldham. The last recorded sighting of a Canadian timber rattlesnake was in 1941, in the Niagara Gorge. 1881. Neill, W.T. Niagara Falls empties into Niagara Gorge, where the cliffs reach almost 1,200 feet above the Niagara River. 124 pp. Journal of Herpetology 29(3): 399407. 1996. 1958. The minimum viable population size for Timber Rattlesnake recovery is estimated at 30 to 40 individuals with an even age distribution and at least four or five mature females per den (Brown, 1993). Several biological traits of the Timber Rattlesnake greatly reduce its ability to recover from largescale losses of adults in a population. Male snakes mature at a mean age of 4 years, while females mature at a mean age of 6 years, depending on the location of the population. The 5-year-old boy who survived a 90-foot fall into the Niagara Gorge at Niagara Falls State Park on Monday after his mother jumped with him from above is in critical condition following. Yesterday I went hiking with a friend from the SAR team down into the Gorge. The Niagara region has one of the largest inhabitations of reptiles and amphibians in the country. According to Casper and Hay (2001), C. horridus is designated as extirpated in Maine and Rhode Island, endangered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia, threatened in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, and Texas, a protected species in Maryland and Kansas, protected from take in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania and a protected wild animal in Wisconsin. Laboratory and field studies suggest that newborn Timber Rattlesnakes are able to follow the scent trails of adults to communal hibernacula (Brown and MacLean, 1983; Reinert and Zappalorti, 1988a). Notes on a litter of young Timber Rattlesnakes. A profile and impact assessment of organized rattlesnake hunts in Pennsylvania. The most important habitat component of northern Timber Rattlesnakes is the communal den within which hibernation takes place. Historical records are widely scattered and anecdotal and do not provide a clear picture of the species former abundance and distribution (Cook, 1999; see also Fig. 2). and R.T. Zappalorti. Shedding rate and rattle growth in Timber Rattlesnakes. However, carrion, reptiles, amphibians, birds and their eggs are also eaten (Uhler et al., 1939; Myers, 1956; Anderson, 1965; Keenlyne, 1972). Foregoing reproduction in some years is apparently necessary to allow females to gain weight and store yolk protein in the developing eggs (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; Brown, 1981). The earliest record of Timber Rattlesnakes in what is now Ontario dates back to September 1669, where there is a reference in the journal of Rene de Brehart Galine, who was attached to M. de La Salles party (Logier, 1939). Conspecific scenttrailing by newborn Timber Rattlesnakes, Crotalus horridus. Sex ratio in a New Jersey brood was 1:1 (Odum, 1979). Houghton Mifflin Company, New York. Trapido, H. 1939. Martin, W.H. Michelle Starin The trail is oftentimes said to be less than spectacular. The reptiles of Big Black Mountain, Harlan County, Kentucky. Smith, Kim. Males grow considerably longer and heavier than females, and there is no apparent reproductive advantage for females obtaining a larger body size (Gibbons, 1972). Timber Rattlesnake web page. 4. Pp. The climb up Shortoff Mountain is 1,500 feet in about a mile. Minton, S.A. Jr. 1953. Herpetologica 12: 326. COSEWIC HistoryThe Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) was created in 1977 as a result of a recommendation at the Federal-Provincial Wildlife Conference held in 1976. Niagara River Habitat Conservation Strategy Completed in 2014,this document identifies critical habitats and priority actions for the 900,000+ acre Niagara River watershed. The snakes mate in late summer, with the birth of 513 snakelings occurring from late August to mid September. 472 pp. Food of snakes of the George Washington National Forest, Virginia. Distance: 4 km. The Timber Rattlesnake in the northeast: its range, past and present. Morphological variation in a litter of Timber Rattlesnakes. and other snakes in the United States, due to the scarcity of hibernacula (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; DeGraaf and Rudis, 1983; Conant and Collins, 1991). extirpate) an entire den (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). Ovulation occurs from late May to early June, while maximum spermatogenesis is reached in July, continuing through September (Aldridge and Brown, 1995; Martin, 1993). Martof, B.S., W.M. The pupil of the eye is always vertically elliptical in the pit vipers, a feature associated with nocturnal habits (Ibid.). http://www.mpm.edu/collect/vertzo/herp/timber/htm. I've heard that there have been reports of people seeing or hearing rattlesnakes at the G12 area, so I found this article about the snake and what to do. 1982. Additionally, the population genetics of Timber Rattlesnakes have been analyzed using microsatellite markers (Bricker et al., 1996; Villarreal et al., 1996; Bushar et al., 1998). . Female reproductive ecology in a northern population of the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus. Harold McNeil. Reinert, L. Gelbert and L.M. Journal of Herpetology 16(2): 151161. * Formerly described as Vulnerable from 1990 to 1999, or Rare prior to 1990. Quarterly Journal of the Florida Academy of Sciences pp. From Oldham and Weller, 2000. See Figure 1 for the North American range. Several varieties of snakes can be found in the area including the more common garter and milk snakes. 1968. Galligan, J.H. Variations of these colour phases occur in the western and southern portions of its range (see canebrake rattlesnake, below) (Conant and Collins, 1991). Status historyDesignated Extirpated in May 2001. Herpetological Bulletin of the New York Herpetological Society 17 2324. Wildlife Species A species, subspecies, variety, or geographically or genetically distinct population of animal, plant or other organism, other than a bacterium or virus, that is wild by nature and is either native to Canada or has extended its range into Canada without human intervention and has been present in Canada for at least 50 years. Familiar amphibians and reptiles of Ontario. Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dept. Devil's Hole State Park. The Journal of Heredity 87(2): 152155. Fatal bites often involve small children (Guidry, 1953), who are more sensitive to venom due to their smaller size. 1948. Herpetological Review 23(1): 26. Clarke. I normally would. CW6914/1112002EINISBN 0662318803. Burgdorf, D.C. Rudolph and C.M. Since this time, many researchers have conducted searches (including Frank Darroch, E.B.S. Others doubt the negative impacts of increased shading, and believe that selective tree removal as a management strategy may actually do more harm than good (Reinert, pers. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake). It arose from the need for a single, official, scientifically sound, national listing of wildlife species at risk. The Midget Faded Rattlesnake is only found in the Flaming Gorge area, but it's worth noting because it is far more deadly than most other rattlesnakes. La Socit Zoologique de Qubec. Designations are made on all native species for the following taxonomic groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, lepidopterans, molluscs, vascular plants, lichens, and mosses. The females reproduce once about every three years. Alan Berner/Seattle Times A relentless sun was beating down as I walked back to my. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. To reach the parking lot near the north end of the trail from I . Species at Risk Act: COSEWIC assessments and status reports, History of the Timber Rattlesnake in Canada, Population Distribution, Persistence and Trends, Figure 1. and G.C. Brimleyana 12: 57-74. Timber Rattlesnakes once occurred throughout the Carolinas and Virginia, but they have been eliminated from areas of extensive deforestation and human settlement (Martof et al., 1980). The most recent confirmed records of this rattlesnake in Ontario are from the Niagara Gorge in the 1940s. The Timber Rattlesnake is a large venomous rattlesnake, characterized by yellow or brown coloring with dark brown or black Vshaped bands across the back. 365 pp. Logier, E.B.S. The copperhead is one of three New York snakes whose bite is poisonous. First, they responded to the lower Niagara River gorge, near Devil's Hole, after a young man slipped into the fast rushing water there. 1979. The climb up Sitting Bear is shorter but harder. Explore the area of the footbridge and you'll be able to see a bit of Rattlesnake Gorge. MacLean. University of California Press, Berkeley. Historically, they have been subject to human exploitation, such as bounty hunting, collection and sport hunting. Have fun, hike safe, be respectful, be cautious and be aware in Oregon's rattlesnake terrain! Rare. Though they are mostly active by day, during a hot summer they may also be active at night. Mountain Lion . Occasional papers of the Museum of Natural History, University of Kansas 118: 1-11. Human exploitation, through bounty hunting, commercial collecting and sport hunting, is the leading cause of Timber Rattlesnake decline throughout the species range (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; Brown, 1993). In Ontario, the Natural Heritage Information Center determined that the Timber Rattlesnake is extirpated, the chance of rediscovery being very small. Oldham, M.J. and W.F. Brown, W.S. Parrish, H.M. and R.E. Adults usually vary in length from 0.5 to 2 metres (1.6 to 6.6 feet), but some can grow to 2.5 metres (8.2 feet). Male snakes engage in combat dances with other males to determine dominance. 1991. Figure 1. COSEWIC. 1993. Go 3.4 miles, and turn left onto NY 104/Main St. Go 0.2 mile, and turn right onto Niagara Scenic Pkwy. COSEWIC assessment and update status report on the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus in Canada. Canadian Sportsman and Naturalist 1: 3739. If the rattle becomes accidentally lost, the end of the tail remains blunt, never pointed (Ibid.). In the nineteenth century, hunting parties would attack den sites and kill all the snakes that could be found. Timber Rattlesnakes are considered the most mildmannered of any of the North American rattlesnakes, and individuals usually do well in captivity (Ditmars, 1907; Anderson, 1965; Morris, 1974). Biological Conservation 15: 1358. Patch, C.L. Due to their appearance and frightening actions, people assume snakes to be dangerous (Edward & Foote, 1979). Johnson, B. and C.H. The snake feeds on rodents and other small mammals. Very few snakes can truly be called poisonous, which means the animal releases toxins once eaten. On June 5, 2003, the Species at Risk Act (SARA) was proclaimed. Herpetological Review 25(1): 28. Logier, E.B.S. at the University of Guelph in 1996, with a specialization in wildlife biology. Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (updated 15012001). Timber Rattlesnakes may swim across lakes during their seasonal migrations (Neill, 1948), and small Timber Rattlesnakes have been found as high as 9 m in trees (Saenz et al., 1996). By Harold McNeil Buffalo News. Cedar City rancher Kerry Jensen crossed paths with a rattlesnake in Shurtz Canyon on Cedar Mountain which is around 7,000 feet in elevation. Journal of Herpetology 2: 107-112. Although the taxonomic status of the Timber Rattlesnake remains somewhat ambiguous in the eastern portion of its range (Brown and Ernst, 1986), it is generally accepted that the subspecific status of the canebrake rattlesnake is not warranted (Behler and King, 1996) and that Timber Rattlesnakes are monotypic (Collins and Knight, 1980). Male Timber Rattlesnakes may use scent trailing to locate receptive females (Reinert and Zappalorti, 1988b). 74. COSEWIC Executive Summary This is where summer days are typically hot and dry. 1990. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles 253.1253.2. 1994a. 1982. Herpetological Review 25(1): 3334. Greene and J.B. Friedlaender. 1919. But, for the real treat, skip the bridge and head on. 1992. COSEWIC MembershipCOSEWIC comprises representatives from each provincial and territorial government wildlife agency, four federal agencies (Canadian Wildlife Service, Parks Canada Agency, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Federal Biosystematic Partnership), three nonjurisdictional members and the co-chairs of the species specialist groups. Hiking with Rattlesnakes. . 1988b. Endangered (E) A wildlife species facing imminent extirpation or extinction. Parturition in the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus Linne. The reptiles of Missouri. Canadian Association of Herpetologists Bulletin 11(2): 39. Historically, the Timber Rattlesnake has been reported from the counties of Essex, Halton, Kent, Elgin, Bruce, Peel, Niagara, Welland, HamiltonWentworth and the Manitoulin District in Ontario (Logier and Toner, 1961; OHS, unpubl. Experimental use of remotelytriggered cameras to monitor occurrence of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus). Stechert, R. 1982. Transactions of the 4th North American wildlife conference. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) coloration. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake). . The mean maximum migratory distance from the den was 4.07 km for males and 2.05 km for females in northeastern New York (Brown, 1993). In 1971, Vermont became the last New England state to remove the bounty on the Timber Rattlesnake (DeGraaf and Rudis, 1983). The Timber rattlesnake is a greyish-brown to yellow, thick-bodied snake with a triangular-shaped head and dark markings that start as blotches on the front of the body but are fused together to form crossbands (chevron-shaped markings) along most of the body and the tail. The first shedding of maxillary fangs takes place at a very early age, as evidenced by the fact that newborns have been found with fangs in the functional position (Barton, 1950). Bounty records from one county in Minnesota declined from 4,955 in 1980 to 191 in 1987 (Ibid.). Rattles are vibrated sideways at about 48 cycles per second (Schmidt and Davis, 1941). Copeia 1988(4): 964978. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake This is the smallest of the three venomous snakes in New York, with an average size of 1 to 3 feet in length. Conservationist 36: 2729. Striped mutations and amelanistic partial albinos have also been recorded (Hudson and Carl, 1985; Dundee, 1994a). The severity of a snakebite depends on the amount of venom injected, the toxicity of the venom, and the depth and location of the bite (Minton, 1953). 1974. An eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), a cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) and an unidentified bird were also taken, each representing 5% of total prey consumed in the above study. Copperhead. They exhibit high fidelity to hibernacula (Odum, 1979; DeGraaf and Rudis, 1983), and some snakes follow specific routes to and from hibernacula each season (Brown et al., 1982). Ernst. Zipline to the Falls The Zipline to the Falls offers its riders more than just a thrilling adventure experience. It's fairly rare to see a rattlesnake along the PCT in Oregon, but it does happen. Copeia 4: 10571059. Schaeffer, G.C. 1989. As with most other reptiles, roadkill is an additional aspect of humaninduced mortality (Martin et al., 1992; Dundee, 1994b; Jensen et al., 1994). The Timber Rattlesnake is a venomous snake that can be found in unpopulated areas of the N.C. Blue Ridge Mountains, especially in rocky hillsides, fields and woodland edges. 3. 1 and 2. A case in herpetological conservation: notorious poacher convicted of illegal trafficking in Timber Rattlesnakes. COSEWIC Secretariatc/o Canadian Wildlife ServiceEnvironment CanadaOttawa, ONK1A 0H3, Tel. Penalties can range as high as a $5,000 fine and/or imprisonment for 180 days, in addition to a restitution payment of $2,000 per animal killed (Ibid.). An unrecorded food item of the Timber Rattlesnake. 1960. The Timber Rattlesnake was among the first snakes to be officially designated as an endangered species under Ontarios Endangered Species Act, 1973 (Weller, 1982). Occurrence Ontario Status history Designated Extirpated in May 2001. Specific summer habitat requirements differ according to sex and age class. Copeia 4: 230. The Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, provides full administrative and financial support to the COSEWIC Secretariat. Hibernation in the northern parts of the Timber Rattlesnakes range occurs in the cracks of rocky ledges, usually facing south (Odum, 1979). Unpublished Timber Rattlesnake account in The Natural History of Amphibians and Reptiles in Canada. Rattlesnakes prefer to eat mammals, especially mice, squirrels, woodrats and chipmunks. A woman is dead after plunging into the Niagara Gorge with her 5-year-old son Monday in what officials believe was a deliberate act. data; Cook, 1999). Sadighi et al. Foraging behavior of the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus. Department of Education, Toronto, Ontario. 1957. Herpetological Review 25(2): 70. Stahnke. Extirpated (XT) A wildlife species no longer existing in the wild in Canada, but occurring elsewhere. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Ohio Herpetological Society 5: 163. Recently milked rattlesnakes are also capable of producing serious bites, and there is no evidence that previously exposed victims develop any sort of immunity through antibody production (Parrish and Thompson, 1958). 1972. The snake uses the rattle to warn potential aggressors to back off or to distract prey. Timber Rattlesnakes in South Carolina reached lengths of 650750 mm SVL by the end of their second summer (Gibbons, 1972). Plourde, S.A., E.L. Szepesi, J.L. University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst. Frank Darroch collected the last confirmed Timber Rattlesnake in the Niagara Gorge on August 22, 1941 (Cook, 1999). 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