Timber rattlesnakes, a threatened wildlife species in New York State, are found in the mountain ranges on the shores of Lake George. Occasionally they swim to one of the many islands in the lake, including islands with campsites that are part of DEC’s Lake George Islands Campground. If you see a timber rattlesnake you should view and photograph it from a distance, but not disturb. It is illegal to harass or kill a timber rattlesnake because it is a threatened species. Campers should call the Lak

Timber Rattlesnake Encounter - Adirondacks, NY

Bit By A Juvenile Timber Rattlesnake