On my last hike in PA we came across a timber rattler. It was on a rock outcropping soaking up some sun. He rattled at me for about 10 seconds then calmed down. I guess if your a rattlesnake your not scared of to much. Who else has came across these. And how often are they found along the AT. Should you use one of those extractors if bitten or will that cause more damage. Thanks for any input and check out the pics.......