Timber Rattlesnake (IMAGE)

Penn State

Timber Rattlesnake

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Timber rattlesnakes, which are a species of conservation concern in Pennsylvania and threatened or endangered in other states, play an important role in the ecosystem and are associated with decreased levels of Lyme disease. Additionally, their venom is used in anticoagulants and other medical treatments.

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Julian Avery, Penn State

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