Illinois’ timber rattlesnakes emerge from their cold-weather dens hidden below ground and can be seen sunning themselves in the nearby forest foliage as spring temperatures warm. Scientists at the Illinois Natural History Survey have found clues to determine when snakes will slither from their over-winter spots to inform conservation officials who manage local habitats.
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[Photo info: Timber rattlesnake in Illinois. Photo credit: Andrew Jesper]