Field Herp Photography

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Juvenile Timber Rattlesnake found under a rock. Youngest timber I have seen that wasn’t newborn. New York USA. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

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Lovely Timber Rattlesnake from earlier in the year. There were four in the surrounding area. New York USA

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This is my experience with maternal protection with timbers: I had seen this snake earlier in the year and its response was always to quickly retreat back into its crevice. However when I found this snake the day I took this photo it was originally in its crevice, but after I stood there for a minute or so it came out of its crevice and sat in front of the babies and rattled. Just one experience but it was certainly neat, and not a behavior I had seen prior.The first photo is about a minute before the second. New York. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

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This mama was NOT happy that I was near her babies. She came out of her crevice to greet me with an intimidating pose and rattle. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) NY 

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Sorry for the lack of posts! The weather hasn’t been too kind for herping. I am going to start posting old photos I never posted. In the meantime check out my most recent youtube video! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbMZ1pUYFxc&t=1s

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Took a short hike today to check on these two gravid Eastern Copperheads -Agkistrodon contortrix   They should be giving birth in a week or so.

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Amazing to see the next generation of Timber Rattlesnakes born here in New York. They are a threatened species so being able to see 150~ babies is really heartwarming. Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus Hudson Valley NY

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Lovely Timber Rattlesnakes crammed under a rock. There were 23~ visible in and around this rock (9~ Neonates 14~ Adults). Timber Rattlesnake- Crotalus horridus Hudson Valley New York.  

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Got to see my first neonate (newborn) Timber Rattlesnakes today! At a new gestation site I was scoping out to boot! I saw about 20 total, and the best part is most of the adults I found didn’t give birth yet so there are more sweet babies to come ! 

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“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” Lovely neonate basking next to its mom/aunt. Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

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This Timber I found yesterday prevented me from getting skunked (when looking for timbers) for the first time. Big and lovely snake. Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

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Found these two gravid female Eastern Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) during the eclipse today. They have to be close to giving birth as they were veery plump. Hudson Valley, New York

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This Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) slithered away to reveal these four (theres a hidden fifth) Eastern Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix). Hudson Valley NY USA

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Lovely dark Eastern Copperhead found next to a lovely light Eastern Copperhead. I love seeing this contrast. Hudson Valley, New York.

 Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

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Lovely Eastern Copperhead found hanging out under a bush on an overcast day. Hudson Valley, New York

Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

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GORGEOUS yellow Timber Rattlesnake. One of eight today and by far the prettiest (the rest were shedding). Hudson Valley NY Timber Rattlesnake- Crotalus horridus

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There were originally three under this rock but two left, and I was sad at first but it allowed me to photograph this LOVELY girl. Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus.