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Story summary
- In Indiana, two rattlesnake species occur: the eastern massasauga and the timber rattlesnake.
- The timber rattlesnake is common in south-central Indiana, especially at Brown County State Park, which spans 24,515 acres with hiking trails and fishing lakes.
- Sightings are frequent during mating season in late July and early August.
- Hikers should exercise caution in areas where snakes may be hiding because bites can be painful, though rarely fatal.
