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 has a structure uniquely. characteristic of all rattlesnakes at the tip of its tail that. makes a rattle-like sound when vibrated. A new rattle. segment is added each time the rattlesnake sheds its skin, although snakes often lose the rattle during shedding. The approximate age of the snake can be determined. from the rattle only if the snake still has the âprebuttonâ. with which it was born. The Timber Rattlesnake has keeled scales (i.e., a ridge. protrudes from the middle of each scale), giving the. snake a relatively rough-skinned appearance.