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.
The timber rattlesnake isn't as quick to defend itself as its western diamondback cousin. Because they prefer woodlands, as their name implies, as well as wet areas, timber rattlesnakes live in the eastern third of the state. Prairie Rattlesnakes The medium-sized prairie rattler (Crotalus viridis viridis) lives primarily in the Panhandle, but can also be found in the Trans-Pecos.