Timber Rattlesnake (IMAGE) Ecological Society of America Caption Timber rattlesnakes are disproportionately affected by landscape and habitat disturbances by coal mining. Credit Photo courtesy of Thomas Maigret. Usage Restrictions Photo courtesy of Thomas Maigret. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.