It is found nowhere else in the world.
Rattlesnakes are the subject of much controversy and superstition in America.
Timber Rattlesnakes are disappearing from most of their range, and are currently the subject of much debate in Wisconsin and nationally over how best to protect declining populations, and the extent of the decline. These pages have been developed to provide factual information on this species and how it interacts with people. The Status link presents information on population status throughout the range and in Wisconsin. The Life History link discusses life history subjects such as reproduction, denning behavior, and predation. The Bites link presents information on rattlesnake bites.