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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 .
The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, and four species of American moccasins. Although at least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island and Alaska, the vast majority are found in warm weather states.
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).
Western diamondback rattlesnake Most wildlife hide from humans or larger animals, but the western diamondback rattlesnake stands its ground, rattling to warn intruders of its presence, according ...
Cottonmouth snakes are venomous, semi-aquatic snakes that are strong swimmers and live near water. ... The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the most venomous snake in North America and the ...
There are 20 species of dangerous snakes in the US and one state has 19 of them. ... Another particularly potent snake is the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. These big bruisers — they can grow ...
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America. Some of these snakes can even reach up to 8 feet in length.
The Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is a highly venomous snake species with a 50–60% untreated mortality rate. [87] It is also the fastest striking venomous snake in the world. [88] A death adder can go from a strike position, to strike and envenoming their prey, and back to strike position again, in less than 0.15 seconds. [88]