The timber rattlesnake is a top predator on the ecosystems of eastern North America. It is found nowhere else in the world. It can be easily recognized by the rattle on its tail and dark crossbars on a lighter background.The Timber Rattlesnake is on the Endangered Species list in New Jersey.
      It can be found in the Appalachian region of Northern New Jersey and in the Pinelands of Ocean, Atlantic,Burlington and Cumberland counties. In the summer it can be found around briar patches, clearings and old stone rows. In the summer it can be found around briar patches, clearings and old stone rows. It will spend much of its time hunting at night around brush piles, blueberry bushes and clearings. The timber rattler is easily recognized by the rattle on its tail and dark crossbars on a lighter background. It is poisonous and harmful.