The Timber Rattlesnake: Everything You Need To Know! (4K)
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2020
- Considered the most dangerous rattlesnake in the world because of its potent venom and proximity to humans, learn all about the unique adaptations and ecological value of the timber (or canebrake) rattlesnake in today's episode of The Wild Report!
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Looks like a Canebrake to me I believe this guy don't know what he's talkin about
Hey guys I found a shedding in my backyard and I have 3 dogs. Is there any way I can send you a pic? I don't know much about snake patterns and what to look for. I'm in Texas so I'm worried that it's venomous. Thanks🤝🏻🤘🏻
I just can't get over how knowledgeable and professional this young man is about this snake just a pleasure to watch really..
That was probably best snake video I have watched. I'm not really a snake guy. Have no desire to touch one. But that was so informative with a great flow and delivery. He was very gentle with the snake laying it gently on the ground each time ensuring not to make snake mad
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate the feedback!
Seriously, this guy has a bright future ahead of him, clearly
Beautiful snake. Thank you for respecting and allowing her to continue her life.
It was absolutely beautiful, such a joy to work with!
She didn't really even coil to strike during the video. What a chill rattler!
Yeah she was ridiculously relaxed. Such a perfect timber to film with.
She was in heavy shed. She was blind and couldn’t see that’s one of the reasons she is calm.
Love rattlers such a mellow snake unlike a copperhead
1997 International facelift most rattle snakes I have came across are little pricks. This one looks like it has cataracts how white and opaque the eyes are
Lucky you. Looks like the snake was blind as a bat and couldn't tell a dude from a tree stump. All she wanted to do was end the encounter. Smart one, and oh yeah, she was beautiful!
BTW, isn't a canebrake supposed to have a brown stripe on its back the entire length? Didn't notice on this one. Maybe because I was watching on a phone screen!
What an amazing animal! She was so docile despite being manipulated so much. I have never seen a timber rattler in the wild although we do have them here in Indiana. Excellent video as always!
She was a fantastic subject. Thanks so much for the support, Chris!
I’ve seen 1 and it was also extremely docile
I’ve only seen an Eastern Diamondback and it was pissed
I was once climbing the summit trail with the boy scouts at Hanging Rock State Park in the NC Appalachian mountains. About 2 miles from the summit I tripped and fell face first and when I looked up I had a timber rattlesnake about a foot shorter than the one in this video about 1 foot from my face, i was terrified and reacted poorly instantly jumping backwards and running away, but luckily the beautiful creature was not at all concerned with me as it had just consumed a huge meal and had a massive lump half way doen its stomach, the snake was so calm and lathargic that he didn't even turn his head or shake his rattle at me. Incredible experience.
The snake was very chill , especially as she was shedding , shedding often makes the most laid back snake cranky ‼️
Yep she was an incredible subject to work with!
Cranky is putting it mildly. Knowledge, respect, and a good bit of luck is needed. These guys did it right!
I think I have been where you saw that snake. If it’s where I think you were, your chances were better than 50/50. I stepped on both sides of a large one like that sunning itself after a rainy night and warm morning (55F) on the 15th of January one year.
They are beautiful animals and absolutely blends in with the cane leaves that are so prevalent there.
Great video. I like how you gave that dangerous animal the care and respect it deserves.
What a beauty!! She was so patient. Thanks for this great video!
Really cool. Had me a little concerned for you. Was wishing that pole was longer haha. Thanks for another great video.
So glad I found your channel today! I was a snake lover as a child and I still am today. Keep up the good work...really fantastic, knowledgeable and entertaining work. Kudos!
Thanks so much for the kind words, glad to have you here on the channel!
Beautiful Snake!! I can tell she's in shed. I have owned many snakes. I love them!! Great video!!!
Thanks very much!
Yes. Her eyes were milky blue (that's what's meant when you see snake handlers refer to the snake being "in blue") from the lubricant produced to loosen the old skin from the new skin. After the eyes clear up, that's when they start rubbing against anything rough to get the old skin to peel off. They can shed quite often. The reason is that snakes never stop growing until they die. Even if it's a matter of millimeters per year, their skin will become too tight. So that determines when a snake sheds.
I know that this is not new info. I just put it here in case someone sees "shed" in the OP, so I figured someone will want to know some basics of skin shedding.
This was great! I appreciate your passion and knowledge!
Amazing! I was out in the GW National Forest in WV a few weeks ago and almost stepped on one. It was almost as large as the one in your video. Quite a powerful experience to see one so large in the wilderness.
Yeah I saw one once in the Poconos in NE Pennsylvania. I said "yeah this path is yours, bye" and turned the heck around immediately
That was one BIG and majestically beautiful Timber Rattlesnake guys! Great job👍🙂
She's beautiful! And remarkably chill - she even stopped rattling at one point, and stretched out straight several times: I think she realized that, if she didn't understand why you two giants were messing with her, you at least weren't trying to harm or threaten her and it calmed her down a bit.
I remember being at a local park in Massachusetts and putting my then-3-year-old kid in the swingset. After a minute or so of pushing her, though, I noticed a rattling sound coming from the thick strip of thicket about fifteen feet behind me. I grew up in SoCal with the WDBs: I didn't have to be told what that sound was. Habitat suggested an Eastern Timber, and if we were close enough to agitate it into betraying its presence we were already too close: snake makes that decision, not us. So my daughter got scooped up right quick and taken to the other end of the park, and I let a local reptile refuge know about the denizen in the thicket. I never actually saw it, though, so this was a great educational video for how they actually behave.
She was absolutely incredible, definitely one of the most charismatic snakes I've ever worked with. It was especially cool that she seemed to understand we weren't a threat after a few minutes. I like your perspective on snake interactions letting them make the final call.
Ben you’re a legend bro. A great lifting buddy and an even cooler wildlife conservationist. Love the video 💪🏾🙌🏾
Thanks man, we gotta go lift again sometime!
@@TheWildReportOfficial if you’re still in Raleigh I’ll message you next time I plan to come there. Keep doing what you’re doing brother
Awesome video, really cool footage! I've always hated when people kill venomous snakes out of fear
Thank you! Yeah it stinks but I also think it's a natural fear response.
Thanks fir the video loved it.
My favourite type of rattle snake!
The first thing I noticed on the close up were the cloudy eyes, like it was blind, so I thought it must be close to shedding. Thanks for confirming that near the end of the video.
Yeah they were super milky!
Very well documented guys.. Keep up the great things you're doing.
Thank you! Will do!
Did you look closely at those rattles? They look so rigid, but when you look closely at them, their movement is so fluid. That one was easily manipulated due to the fact that it is so close to shedding, and as a result couldn’t see. It definitely made for a great video because it didn’t know where to visually focus for defense. I get way too uptight watching these videos when the snake is just focusing on that split second to strike the handler. That is a great video. Thank You.
Wow!! So cool! Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed the commentary. Young guys and such professionals in the commentary and handling of the snake. Well done gentlemen.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
That was awesome Ben, what a gorgeous timber rattler! As you and I discussed recently we've also got Timbers in Florida and North Carolina but just not in the exact areas we're at, so it's great that you finally found one in Louisiana. looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures in LA!
Thanks Emilio, really glad to hear that you enjoyed this video!
Fantastic video, great info thanks so much! Stunning snake.
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!
Fascinating. I enjoy close ups of the tail rattling👌🏾
Thanks! It was awesome to film.
Yea really unique movement.
She is terrifying but also amazing
She was positively gorgeous. Thanks for watching the video!
Kill the dam think
They have very bright markings. But you never forget seeing one. I could NEVER do this, they are terrifying
You guys do great work! Keep it up
Thanks Arthur!
Awesome video!
Thanks Justin!
Really cool!, only ever seen a eastern diamond back here in NC but this is defenitly on my top snakes to find!
What?! I've never seen and EDB ;(
Great video!
Thank you!
I saw one of these beauties when I was eleven years old. She was coiled up sleeping so peacefully. I was riding my bike and rode right past her. She lifted her head but in no way did she attempt to strike. She looked at ease. Unfortunately I grew up in the south in a family that responded to coyotes, snakes, anything “dangerous” the same way: by killing them. So my grandfather killed her that day, she was as large as the one in this video. I will never forget her size, her eyes, her energy. I was so heartbroken when he killed her and I still think about her every day, hence why I’m here today commenting. I had a deep spiritual experience with a water moccasin today, God sent me a message through her, thank you so much for your time and risky hobbies. God bless you, stay safe, and thank you for properly educating us!
What an amazing and then heartbreaking experience. I love when an animal encounter is blessed by the Lord, it makes it even more special.
Dang, I get totally nervous waiting you guys. Stay safe!
Incredible!
Another awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful specimen !!!
Great video !!!
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed!
great video-bucket list species for me for a long time, finally found one in extreme northeast IA, just stretched across a hiking trail. Much closer to average size though, about 3 feet long. Found a 4 footer a couple weeks later at the same site.
Thank you, and congrats on finally finding some!
She was totally chill. Her cloudy eyes from pre-shed usually have them striking out every which was as they can only go by heat sensory. Makes em real cranky. She is huge. Def would be real bad if one did take a hit. All she wanted to do was get into that dead grass. Great video and ease of handling is what kept her calm.
Yeah she was definitely an incredible individual to work with, thanks for the kind words!
That is one of the most impressive canebrakes I have ever seen, I am so happy that you got to have such an incredible interaction with a gentle giant! You showed so much respect to that rattler, and I learned a lot as I always do from your videos. Well done Ben, well done Zach, I hope to see lots more from you now that spring is on the way!
- Harrison
Thanks a bunch for the support, Harrison! I was beyond thrilled to be able to film this animal in the wild.
Ah, yes. The timber rattlesnake. I’ve never seen one in person, but I’m not sure I want to. It’s like looking down the barrel of a loaded shotgun.
It's a humbling experience.
Great video 👍
Thanks for the visit!
Guys... loved this video! In N.E. Georgia we have the copperhead and the timber rattler. I have caught and relocated copperheads from around my house. Generally they are quite docile. Previous to this year I encountered 4 rattlers. Two were quite young, one was shedding and not large whilst the last was large but injured when heading into brush. This year I have come across a large rattler in my yard. I have had a number of encounters with this particular snake and I am fearful. The most frightening was when I was weeding next to a magnolia. I grabbed some weeds and the snake in the dried magnolia leaves moved. Let me tell you I almost jumped out of my skin! I had absolutely no idea it was there because it was so well camouflaged. My hand was literally six inches from it.This specimen is, IMO, quite large between 3-4 ft and wide bodied. People say to kill it. I cannot. By the way killing snakes in GA is not allowed unless it is a threat to family and pets. Catching venomous snakes requires a license (oops...my bad). At this juncture, the snake, I believe, has had a meal and is now in hiding digesting. Love your channel, will subscribe and keep you posted.
Thanks very much for the support! I also find that even venomous snakes are usually pretty chill. Interesting that you can't kill them in GA, it must be a state listed species.
wanna come get this one from under my bed
Absolute unit.
I really like this video. This thing was a monster! A few things I would point out....
1. You mentioned that this is most likely a large female.....but in the horridus species the males are much larger than the females in both length and weight. So this is almost certainly a male.
2. Nice job knowing about the neurotoxic venom. Most people don't know that!
3. As a breeder of various rattlesnake species I wouldn't' consider this to be the most dangerous. I would consider a large Eastern Diamondback to be the most dangerous. Their venom is a little less hot but they have a much higher yield and they tend to be much more likely to strike. I've never had any of my canes try to tag me but my EDBs have a go at it every day. Just my opinion.
4. I was a little surprised that you didn't point out that this snake was in the middle of shedding :)
If you wanted to sex this snake you could just tube him and probe. Your probe is going to go about 3 scales deep in a female and about 10-15 in a male.
Again, GREAT video. (I also would have been wearing snake boots! Haha)
Thanks for the feedback Matt! I didn't realize that males of this species were larger than females.
Just stunning ,,,, i wish i was there as well ,,,,, yes i did enjoy and learnd '
great video.
Thanks!
😳 Thanks so much for a fantastic Educational Video on rattlesnakes!
I saw the one on copperheads and both Videos are the Best I've ever seen!
😳 You keep up the good work! You really know a lot for being so Young! and you are good Video taping and I look forward to seeing another Wonderful Video!
Thanks Again!
Thank you so much for the kind words Mike, I really appreciate the support!
@@TheWildReportOfficial 😳 I like all of you guys and you keep up the Great Videos and if I can share ideas will you on improving any aspects of what you do, I will.
😳 I'm glad you want to improve what you are doing. If I come up with a fantastic idea! You will be the first to know!
😳 Thanks Again!
Hahaha
U did way better than I would have
Keep the vids coming
Thanks, will do!
Surprised that snake wasn’t more cranky. It needed to shed badly. Her eyes were totally opaque which means her vision was basically blurry and terrible. Yes she knew where you were at all times do to her heat pits detecting you.
I was also surprised, but pleasantly so. It wouldn't be very easy to film a pissed off timber haha
Not only am I impressed by the snake handling but also your squat depth and ankle mobility!
Yall should have a show on animal planet! This is crazy!
Haha thank you!
I just had a four foot long Cane Break in my backyard woods. It has lost the woods next to be, it was all cut down. This is the first I've seen in four years. It was very mellow and didn't seem bothered by me. But I put my dogs in the house.
These snakes love it when you tease their rattle.
watched this after almost stepping on one of these today in Virginia
They definitely have pretty impeccable camouflage.
They don't like being tread on
Glad it was almost, you can come up on them quick.
I had the same experience. Two weeks ago in the GW National Forest near Wardensville WV.
Ha, I found him after tripping over a black rat snake.
Absolutely beautiful Rattlesnake. I live in Ohio, and these snakes are quite rare. So many people kill them on site. I wish people would call someone to remove the snake and stop killing them. Most of the time, people will find out that these animals will not bother people if they just leave them alone. Most people who are bitten by venomous snakes are usually bitten because they are trying to kill the snake or they are aggravating it.
Man, that's a big one!
Yeah she was mind-bogglingly large!
Four years later ...
Any thoughts on how well she was able to see you with that imminent shed coming? Obviously, the heat-sensing pits were working, but I gathered that the rattle was an advisory that, "I don't mind what you're doing, but I can't see well enough to be certain you're not doing anything stupid, so here's an audible reminder as to my line of work."
I doubt she could see much of anything, but choose to belive that this is a direct quote from her haha
Seen a few big ones like this they are docile not aggressive rarely hear the rattle the big ones move slow smaller ones can move much faster keep a safe distance from them admire their beauty ! Respect their habitat!
One thing that I think is incredible is just how docile this snake is
It is amazing that they are so calm despite their size and venom potency!
It’s so sad that folks around here kill rattlesnakes on sight even though they’re a protected species
I would love to try this if I had the right equipment and knowledge
Okay let her go!! She awesome
Timbers have the rep of being pretty calm. They aren't the most toxic, but are pretty large so can deliver a large amount of venom so any bite must be considered life threatening an immediate medical care sought if bit.
Yeah for sure, I think they are technically the 'most dangerous' snake in America because of their venom quantity and encounter frequency.
@@TheWildReportOfficial Interesting. I would have thought the western diamond back would lead when those two factors were combined.
Timbers existing on the east coast where there are a ton of people probably tips the scale in their favor tho.
@@mattm7798 I think WDBs are #2, but they do bite more people per year than timbers so it must be a venom thing
I was walking on my wooded property and my dog who always ran in front of me and scared everything off stayed behind me and wouldn't continue up the trail. I soon came upon a large timber rattler (apr.5' long) I always wondered why my dog stayed behind. A scent maybe? Also I find dead ones that have been run over by cars on gravel roads in early spring when the nights are cold. Is this because they warming themselves on the gravel? They are beautiful snakes and the road kills can make fine hat bands or belts. Not sure of the legality of this. Great video guys! Just wish people wouldn't kill them because they're scared of them.
I'd definitely wager that your dog smelled it from a distance, and yes they will absolutely sun themselves on roads. Hmm, I think that making products out of timbers is legal in some states but not others depending on state-level wildlife regulations. Thanks for the feedback!
My son almost stepped on a 2 ft Timber Rattlesnake while we were jumping off rocks at Lake Jocassee, SC. I nearly stepped on one while hiking at Table Rock State Park in SC. You are correct, if you respect their space, they will respect our space.
They are incredibly well camouflaged, this is the first wild individual I had ever seen.
Wow I was just up in Table Rock about a year ago , didn’t see any snakes but saw a couple cool Eastern Fence Lizards and some huge snails haha. That is a very beautiful park in our very beautiful state. Nice to see so many South Carolinans here ! We do love our reptiles
She is a beatuful creature and a truly amazing adaptation.
Absolutely, they are so amazing!
Snake: human bothers me, and won't let me go.
That canebrake is bigger than any eastern Diamondback I’ve ever seen. We’ve got several 4’ in west Georgia and I’ve seen a couple close to 5’ but they weren’t as large as your canebrake. Great video. By The Way, I just subscribed and liked. Keep educating but be careful.
Yeah this one was an absolute unit. Also thanks for subscribing, welcome to the channel!
Largest you've seen? Wow! You should come to South Georgia and look around
I do need to come down that way eventually, you guys have everything haha
bottom line,if you see one of these guys out leave him alone,they dont just come out to go for a stroll,it is after food or a mate,chances are he might have already bitten something and its tracking the scent to go and get it,so if you mess with it,its going to lose its meal which is very hard to come by for these big boys.PLEASE LEAVE THEM ALONE.
Not to mention it looks like it's in she'd but that snake wants nothing to do with him. It's trying to get away and he's like NO, STAY HERE
I almost ran over a enormous, timber rattlesnake last night mountain biking right before dark it made my heart stop and lifted my feet up as I swerved past. I looked down and saw that crazy pattern and colors. tried to come back to make sure it didn’t get ran over and it was gone. I’m a landscaper so I’m familiar with the different snakes. Seems like a lot of snakes this year I’ve ran into two copperheads in the last couple months, and I know exactly what they look like. I literally pulled 1.5 foot out of a bush onto my shoe. It spared me and slithered back into the bush coiling up then moved into mulch going full on invisible lol. Then about ran over a copperhead completely across a mtb trail I came right up on a 3 footer. I backed up and watched it turn around to go up under debris right before dark of course it’s been hot. They’ve got crazy eyes
Wow. Beautiful snakes.
They truly are!
I had a cobra in my back yard close to my pool. almost 6 feet long. Thought it was a garden snake. oops.@@TheWildReportOfficial
What an excellent video! It was so cool that Zachary helped you find one! He knows his area very well! This video was very well presented, researched, and edited! I could easily see it used as an education video in a school environment! My only critique is please wear jeans and snake boots. Although the hook is great for keeping distance, this snake was so large you had to get to close to maneuver it. Once again you both did amazing and we look forward to more! -EliWild1 and LukeWild2
Thanks a bunch guys! I am looking into getting a pair of snake boots, they would definitely be useful in the field.
@@TheWildReportOfficial No problem, Ben! We can't wait to see you in the field again!
What a beautiful snake. She looks like she’s ready to shed with that blue eye. Imagine her color after a fresh shed?? She was really chilled out, I’ve found snakes in shed to be more aggressive than usual. Love your videos. Thanks.
Yeah she was definitely about to shed, I can't imagine how beautiful she would be afterwards. Thanks for the support!
@@TheWildReportOfficialcould you smell cucumbers? Rattle snakes smell like cucumbers when they are "in the blind" while shedding. I used to catch them as a kid and ship them via greyhound bus on ice to be milked for venom in Washington state. Nice handling uou did. I really enjoyed your video.
@@cynthiahoff1512 I didn't smell cucumbers, but I have heard past accounts of that happening with both rattlers and copperheads.
Woah, that snake is awesome :D After watching the eastern king snake video, I think the eastern king wins out though in terms of best snake in my humble opinion. Makes me sad that people kill snakes at all. Who would take a top predator out of the food chain?!
Yeah Eastern king snakes are ridiculously cool, I can't always decide whether the Lampropeltis family or Crotalids are my favorite snakes.
people who like rats
I am learning. I encountered a 4 foot Timber while sitting on West slope rocks @ the lake. Came out from under the rock I was sitting on, rattling and ran away from me quickly, even jumping into the lake.
Oh nice, that must have gotten the adrenaline pumping!
Simply love snakes... and you're absolutely correct there's zero reason to harm or kill them.
Notice how this snake is not chasing anyone hunting anyone she's persistently trying to get away from the apex predator... man!
Thanks for sharing this brother!
I've been in numerous state parks and every time there's man made rock structures there's snakes and lizards. If you sit still enough for a period of time ( an hour ) you'll be blessed with snakes and lizards doing their thing.
I will admit I've felt bad for some lizards scurrying right into the snakes layer!
Yes and no there are reasons to kill such as coming at you or ur child or pet
Totally agree with you man, I think it's awesome that an animal like this that could do so much damage would much rather escape than try and strike. Thanks so much for the kind words!
@@TheWildReportOfficial... I've been an outdoors person since the age of six... I've captured every snake turtle toad frog salamander lizard I came across. Have I been bitten... you bet... but not from anything poisonous. I let them be!
I'm also a hunter... I've seen bear... guess what they act the same way!
Always heading away... no wild animal wants to hang out with us... however... some don't get away fast enough!
@@drippy947 the thing is, they will literally never come at you lol
Unless your dog looks like a rat
I tell you what, given the dark markings on the face and the coloration, this sure looks like an eastern diamond back. Almost looks like a mix between timber and eastern diamond back.
I thought the snake might strike. Instead it is trying to run away. I saw one on the Appalachian trail in north georgia yesterday and it was there for a while not moving.
Yep, most snakes will flee before attempting defense
I caught a Western Diamondback at Camp Pendleton that was that size in November 1983
Nice! I would love to see an atrox of that size some day.
I've seen Timber rattlesnakes on hiking trails in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. I even saw one of those snakes crossing a rural road in northern New Jersey near Blairstown on a hot summer day.
Yep there all over the Appalachians on the nj side of the deleware
Yeah i learned these live near my house in new york near PA so now i had to learn about them mostly out of fear
Well hopefully you can overcome your fear of them eventually!
@@TheWildReportOfficial lol no thanks ill stick to catching the non lethal ones like copperheads and garter snakes
I swear, all the snakes you featured were all actors
Dang, you got me. I just pay them a few mice under the table...
I live in the woods in Carteret County NC and I am always aware of what is around me. I was weedwhacking last week and stepped around the corner of the house and stepped right next to him. Easily 4 ft plus. He didnt strike and was not rattling. I jumped back scared out of my mind. He then moved forward and i just watched him go away. I should have killed him but i didnt since he was nice enough to not bite me. I didnt know these things were so close. Scary.
That's cool, glad you had a positive encounter with one of these guys.
Was it shedding? I noticed the eyes were very opaque. Or is that the color of there eyes?
Yes, it was in shed! Good observation.
We live in SC.My dog and I were walking this evening. My German Shepherd was trying to check something out in the leaves so I stepped a little closer to look and it MOVED. I was scared for what it could have done to my dog. I felt lucky. I don’t really care for snakes. Thanks for the info.
Dogs seem to do that a lot around here too haha, thanks for watching!
Canebrakes are awesome. Mellow and (partially) yellow.
This is a wonderful rhyme
We have these locally and I don't want to encounter one! But beautiful
They are definitely beautiful.
Excuse my lack of education, but my wife and I often go on hikes in northern NJ ... we recently started taking our dog (Pit/Lab mix), are there any precautions we should take to reduce the risk of a snake vs dog encounter?
Keep him on a leash, dogs are notorious for sticking their noses right in a snake's face (which is not good for the dog).
I mostly find them on bed rock at the top of mountains also on gravel roads or other spots where they can warm up in the sun saw one at sunrise mountain the other day my hand was 2 inches from it's face when picking berries
There's a vaccine for snake bite for dogs. Ask your vet.
TAKE care lads
damn!! didnt know they got that big
This snek is a symbol of the US! (Specifically the timber one, it’s on the Gadsden flag)
Yup, super cool stuff!
that snake is cool
LIKE UR CHANNEL JUST STAY SAFE
Saw one at 3am in north georgia camping
I had 3 very large timbers in a deer stand the other day I love snakes so I always keep something in my truck to catch em so they got sent on their way so I didn't get bit trying to hunt
Thanks for peacefully relocating them!
Now is there a way to visually determine sex like the Copperhead? The slight color variation on the head. I don’t and won’t get close enough to see that, but the Copperhead exhibit at the Raleigh Museum of Natural History shows it.
Sometimes you can use tail length, but in order to determine that you need to see the vent which can be tricky haha
That’s a huge canebrake.