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A large adult timber rattler climbing up to the den opening. If you look closely you can see another adult timber rattlesnake just to the upper left above the head of the climbing snake in a crevice. I was about 20 feet away sitting on a rock observing the den so the climbing snake was not trying to escape or get away he was just heading back to his home. They have the ability to climb almost vertical surfaces.
A large adult timber rattler climbing up to the den opening. If you look closely you can see another adult timber rattlesnake just to the upper left above the head of the climbing snake in a crevice. I was about 20 feet away sitting on a rock observing the den so the climbing snake was not trying to escape or get away he was just heading back to his home. They have the ability to climb almost vertical surfaces.
What is Spring without a picture of a timber rattlesnake. Here is an adult at the den site getting ready to disperse for the Summer when they will be impossible to locate. They hang around the den for several weeks after exiting from hibernation until they stabilize their body temperature. The gravid females will stay right around the den all summer long while the males and non-gravid females will head into the woods up to 4 miles away to forage for rodents and other food sources. They return in late September to hang around the den before turning in for the Winter. They always use the same den their parents used and will die if they are relocated. This den is on a vertical cliff way up high which is the only reason they have survived in this location. I really worry about the future of these snakes.
One of the last few timber rattlesnake pictures I will post. As I was climbing up the wall of a quarry I came upon a large timber rattler that was not happy with my presence. This is one of the few times I have had a timber rattlesnake rattle and I did the prudent thing and backed away. I liked this shot which I took from below the snake because it shows both the head and tail with the forked tongue out. This might appear to be a staged picture but it is not.
A cryptic 1 year old timber rattler that was tucked into the bark on a large tree stump. I walked past this snake several times before finally spotting it. The snake is much smaller than it appears. It never once moved while I was present.
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
350 Bell St Dubuque IA
Il prezzo è 107 € a notte nel periodo 2 mar - 3 mar
107 €
2 mar - 3 mar
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Alloggia in questo hotel per famiglie a Dubuque. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la prima colazione inclusa nel prezzo, il Wi-Fi gratuito e un parcheggio ...
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Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street Dubuque IA
Il prezzo è 111 € a notte nel periodo 1 mar - 2 mar
111 €
1 mar - 2 mar
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Alloggia in questo hotel con spa a Dubuque. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e una spa completamente attrezzata. ...
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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
9853 US-20 Galena IL
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Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory

Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory

Galena IL
Alloggia in questa casa vacanza per golfisti a Galena. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, una palestra e un servizio lavanderia. Nelle ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (140 recensioni)
We have stayed at several similar places in Eagle Ridge and this was the cleanest one we have ever seen. Wonderfully quiet, a perfect place to recharge the batteries and get away from it all.

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Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory
Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees

Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees

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Alloggia in questa casa vacanza per famiglie a Galena. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, una palestra e un giardino. Nelle recensioni, ...
10/10 Exceptional! (140 recensioni)
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! We were in town for skiing and a trip into Galena, both easily accessible. The house was perfectly maintained, clean, and well stocked. Tucked back off of a quiet road, it was a perfect weekend getaway. Howard had great communication up to and during our ...

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2 Story Condo ~ One of a Kind Lake Views ~ Camino ~ Easy Walk to Eagle Ridge ~

2 Story Condo ~ One of a Kind Lake Views ~ Camino ~ Easy Walk to Eagle Ridge ~

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Soggiorna in questo complesso di appartamenti a Galena. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, piscine private e una palestra. Nelle recensioni, ...
10/10 Exceptional! (120 recensioni)
Nice place to stay for our chestnut ski trip, and Galena was so much fun

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