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TIMBER RATTLESNAKE, Crotaltis horridus. 'idl..,^ V\u.~.^ 

 The species inhabits eastern North Amerira, from New England to Florida (inchisive). In the mountainous districts of the 

 Northern States, the greater number of females are sulphur yellow, while the males are black, though this rule as to 

 sex does not always hold good 



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When such examples have recently iht-d liic skin Uie ixnly presents a rich, velvety appearance 



