Timber rattlers are gorgeous and very docile. Common in East Texas.
We have three different types of rattlesnakes in SE Georgia. Diamond Backs, Canebrake (timber rattlers) and Pigmy rattlesnakes. I don't think I have ever heard the word docile used in the same sentence with any of the three. Some might be more aggressive than others, but it seems to be on an individual snake to snake basis. If they are shedding their skin they don't put up with much either. But docile isn't a word I'd use with a rattlesnake. Always possible in other areas I guess...
