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 rattlesnake then follows a scent trail to the prey and swallows it whole. Timber rattlesnakes exhibit arboreal behavior throughout their range, although this behavior is not common. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, they have been observed 1-2 m (3.3-6.6 ft.) above ground in cedars and grapevines.