Timber Rattlesnakes (IMAGE)

Ecological Society of America

Timber Rattlesnakes

Caption

Timber rattlesnakes choose places to hibernate that are more likely to be surface mined due to their ridgetop locations. Mining thus put this species at a disadvantage and reduces the biodiversity of the area.

Credit

Photo courtesy of Thomas Maigret.

Usage Restrictions

Photo courtesy of Thomas Maigret.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.