Rattlesnakes in NH

Nadia · 04-19-2006, 04:04 AM

Its true, we do have Timber Rattlesnakes here in New Hampshire. Their coloration is similar to what the poster above described as a diamond back. They are beautiful, light brown with black patches. I'm a snake enthusiast--I've yet to come across one of these beauties in my searches but I hope to someday.

Anyone ever see that episode of the Crocodile Hunter when he squats down onto rocks and is suddenly surrounded by rattle snakes? I don't mean to be graphic but Mr. Irwin's most vulnerable parts were easily accessable. He looked down, and then looked up at the camera. He said "I have to hold as still as possible right now. The slightest movement could set one of these animals off, and they tend to strike for the warmest part of the body."

Poor guy. Luckily they went back into their little cave inside the rock, but there were atleast 20 of them. I believe that's how they survive the winters up here, huddling together in large groups.

Anybody ever seen one around here? I've only run into garters and the northern black species thus far. I'd love to see a Timber Rattler. I wouldn't be surprised if the island was named for its once large population of snakes.

04-19-2006, 04:04 AM	#1
Nadia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Laconia/Vegas/Florida Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Rattlesnakes in NH Its true, we do have Timber Rattlesnakes here in New Hampshire. Their coloration is similar to what the poster above described as a diamond back. They are beautiful, light brown with black patches. I'm a snake enthusiast--I've yet to come across one of these beauties in my searches but I hope to someday. Anyone ever see that episode of the Crocodile Hunter when he squats down onto rocks and is suddenly surrounded by rattle snakes? I don't mean to be graphic but Mr. Irwin's most vulnerable parts were easily accessable. He looked down, and then looked up at the camera. He said "I have to hold as still as possible right now. The slightest movement could set one of these animals off, and they tend to strike for the warmest part of the body." Poor guy. Luckily they went back into their little cave inside the rock, but there were atleast 20 of them. I believe that's how they survive the winters up here, huddling together in large groups. Anybody ever seen one around here? I've only run into garters and the northern black species thus far. I'd love to see a Timber Rattler. I wouldn't be surprised if the island was named for its once large population of snakes.