VIDEO: Rattlesnake Encounter in Lake George

by Adirondack Life | Nature and Environment

 

Photographer Johnathan Esper was hiking near Lake George when he nearly stepped on what he thought was a tree root. When it started rattling, he realized it was actually an eastern timber rattlesnake, which is a threatened species in New York. After backing away a safe distance, Johnathan captured this video. Read more about his encounter and about these rare creatures in the 2016 Annual Guide to the Great Outdoors.

Related Stories


On Newsstands Now

December 2023

Sleigh rides, sipping whiskey in a speakeasy and more cold-weather fun at Lake Clear Lodge, plus park-inspired gifts, the North Country’s nuclear past and a sneak peek at a park-based novel from a bestselling author.
  • Adirondack Life Digital Edition

Adirondack Life Magazine

Subscribe Today!

Latest Articles

Search

Follow Us

Adirondack Life Store

for calendars, apparel, maps and more!