They live on land. the why is because that is where they are found. Most snakes can swim to some degree, but not well. They are cold blooded, and lose body heat to water very quickly- especially in cold water.
Timber rattlesnakes are primarily found in areas of deciduous forests of the northeast United States.
Mainly habitat loss and human predation!
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and tropical rattlesnakes live in more humid and damp areas.
Because the human race is encroaching on it's natural habitat - bringing it into closer contact with people !
The timber rattlesnake is not an endangered species, except in some states, where their habitat has been altered. Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire are some of these states.
Yes there is a single population of timber rattlesnakes on the critically endangered species list in Vermont.
No - all snakes are reptiles.
Dry.
No, they just adapt to wherever they are. But the presence of a rattlesnake does change other animal's habitat.
No, but the timber rattler does.
Anything it can fit in its mouth.
All snakes are carnivores.
The timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, is threatened or endangered over much of its range. In Connecticut, the species is limited to a few wild areas, and the current population is unknown, but it is rare, but present there.