Timber Rattlesnakes
During the winter, rattlesnakes will spend their days hibernating in their den. They then migrate up to five miles to their summer ranges and return when the winter comes back around. These trips are treacherous for the snakes, who need to fend off starvation, evade predators, and navigate through human developments that may have altered their route.
Oftentimes, humans will kill these snakes out of fear. Once the snakes reach their summer ranges, they will find mates. Unfortunately, rattlesnakes are critically endangered. They’re the most vulnerable while they’re hibernating (Animals).