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The western diamondback rattlesnake [3] or Texas diamond-back [4] (Crotalus atrox) is a rattlesnake species and member of the viper family, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like all other rattlesnakes and all other vipers, it is venomous .
Of these snakes, the most common your pet would likely encounter is a copperhead. It is the most widespread across South Carolina. It’s approximately 2 to 4 feet long and can have quite a ...
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake at the Saint Louis Zoo Detail of rattle. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake species and is one of the heaviest known species of venomous snake, with one specimen shot in 1946 measuring 2.4 m (7.8 ft) in length and weighing 15.4 kg (34 lb).
Out of the 47 species of snakes in Georgia, only six are venomous and only three represent a fatal threat: the Cottonmouth, Diamondback Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake.
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: ... The diamondback is brown, yellow and black and has a diamond-like pattern down its back ...
The diamondback water snake is often mistaken for the cottonmouth or rattlesnakes and is killed out of fear. In actuality, the diamondback water snake and other species of water snakes are far more common than the venomous snakes in their range, especially in areas that are frequented by humans. [citation needed]
Most wildlife hide from humans or larger animals, but the western diamondback rattlesnake stands its ground, rattling to warn intruders of its presence, according to the wildlife department.
The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, two species of cottonmouth, and two species of copperhead. At least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, [4] and Alaska. Timber Rattlesnakes once lived in Rhode ...