The New Years countdown. Cities across Japan participate in this international tradition in a number of ways. Here in Tokyo, people fix their eyes on a large electric bulletin board at Tokyo Tower as it changes from 2011 to 2012.
Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus. The Timber rattlesnake is sometimes mild tempered and does a good deal of rattling before striking. Commonly found in rocky wooded hills in the northern part of its range. Fatalities are known from the bite of this snake. Average length 3 feet, maximum length 6 feet.
rattlesnake - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) Rattlesnakes are poisonous snakes that have rattles in their tails. A rattlesnake shakes its rattle to threaten, or warn off, other animals. A rattlesnake is a type of poisonous snake that shakes a rattle on the end of its tail to warn off other animals.