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.
Their trademark is a rattle on the end of their tail, which serves as a warning signal when they feel threatened. Rattlesnakes don't rattle their tails when hunting, and they don't always rattle their tail when taken by surprise. Don't depend on a warning rattle to alert you that a rattlesnake is nearby.