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I found this massive timber (canebrake) rattlesnake in central Alabama. It was bigger than most I've seen in zoos! For a size reference, the hook in the picture is 5 inches long. I'm guestimating he was about 5 to 5 1/2 feet long.
He didn't strike or try to run, but rattled (very loud I might add) constantly, even when I walked back to my truck to change film.
Its good to see some big ones are still out there!
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"Fighting on the forums is like competing in the Special Olympics, even if you win, you're still retarded."
DH June 2005
The few timber's I've seen in zoo's (chicago/milwaukee area and minneapolis) are much smaller than what I expected. I haven't been lucky enough to find one in the wild. Is there a size variance from north to south? In the photo gallery is an awesome pic with a guy holding one at face level and it extends near the ground. 5-6 feet unless the guy was a midget 
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