In recent weeks several visitors have reported black Timber Rattlesnakes in Shenandoah National Park. Visitors have brought pictures of these black rattlesnakes to Park Rangers at the Byrd Visitor Center in Big Meadows. The visitors encountered these rattlesnakes on trails and fire roads in the Central District. These snakes weren't aggressive and didn't move from where they were found. Due to the unusually high rainfall this year snakes are moving to drier areas. Though uncommon, black Timber Rattlesnakes have been found throughout VA.