The New Years countdown. Cities across Japan participate in this international tradition in a number of ways. Here in Tokyo, people fix their eyes on a large electric bulletin board at Tokyo Tower as it changes from 2011 to 2012.
Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus. The Timber rattlesnake is sometimes mild tempered and does a good deal of rattling before striking. Commonly found in rocky wooded hills in the northern part of its range. Fatalities are known from the bite of this snake. Average length 3 feet, maximum length 6 feet.
Crotalus horridus. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is one of 29 species of rattlesnake living throughout the Americas. Although the name insinuates something horrifying, literally, the timber rattlesnake is a secretive and passive keystone species keeping the ecosystem in check as both predator and prey.rotalus horridus. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is one of 29 species of rattlesnake living throughout the Americas. Although the name insinuates something horrifying, literally, the timber rattlesnake is a secretive and passive keystone species keeping the ecosystem in check as both predator and prey.