Timber Rattlers

[oktx]

I read the Indigo was also removed?

[Etxnoodler]

They are still a state threatened species. And you still can’t kill them.

[redfishted]

They are thick at my house, southern Madison county, already come across two this year, one in my pool.

[redfishted]

You must of saw the same post I saw on FB lol.
Maybe their status was changed from endangered to threatened?? I still don't think legal to kill. I have not seen otherwise.

I don’t think they were either, I think they were the lowest ranking which is Least Concern.

[Lonestar_HOYT]

If they come in my yard they better have the Game Warden with them.

[miket]

I guess they are just more common in some areas than others. Ive seen a few and they have been very docile. I leave em alone. Im a "dont start none, wont be none" kinda guy. Except chicken snakes. They are on my .... list as a species and I will hunt them down and kill them till im am physically unable.

[MadHatter]

Love them velvet tails.
Probably only seen half a dozen or so in my life.
Beautiful snakes.

[GarGuy]

They are thick at my house, southern Madison county, already come across two this year, one in my pool.

No doubt. Thick along the trinity river on both sides

[RattlesnakeDan]

If they come in my yard they better have the Game Warden with them.

[Pope]

I know they are common and there’s no telling how many I have passed by but in my 60+ years of being in the east Texas woods, I’ve never seen one.

There’s a reason for that. They are really placid, calm snakes. I don’t see many either and I look for them. You have to really harass them to get a response.

[ThisLadyHunts]

If they come in my yard they better have the Game Warden with them.

You and me, both!

[futureagg]

You must of saw the same post I saw on FB lol.
Maybe their status was changed from endangered to threatened?? I still don't think legal to kill. I have not seen otherwise.

I saw the fb post lol I agree with you I believe they are still illegal to kill


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[ThisLadyHunts]

Timber rattlers are distinguishable from Diamondback rattlers not so much by their markings but by the color of their markings. They are a beautiful mosaic of rich browns, umbers, and tans. They are designed to camouflage themselves among dead leaves which is why they are frequently found around the base of tree trunks.

[Greenheadless]

They are by far the most docile snake I have ever encountered, and I have seen a many of them. They are really pretty snakes and always get a pass from me. i actually like them.

[Hornfan]

We’ve seen 2 in the last 3 years at our Wise county farm. Have seen 5 diamond backs in the last 5. Had no idea there were timber rattlers that far west until we saw the first one.