Phenology and predictors of spring emergence for the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

Many temperate reptiles survive winter by using subterranean refugia until external conditions become suitable for activity. Determining when to emerge from refugia relies on the ability to interpret when above-ground environmental conditions are survivable. If temperate reptiles rely on specific en...

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Main Authors: Andrew C. Jesper, Scott A. Eckert, Brian J. Bielema, Scott R. Ballard, Michael J. Dreslik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/16044.pdf