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Rattlesnakes of this species considered medium-sized weigh up to 1.23 to 2.7 kg (3 to 6 lb), while very large specimens can reportedly weigh up to 6.7 kg (15 lb). [7] [8] [9] Overall, it is likely the second largest-bodied species of rattlesnake, behind only its close cousin the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
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).
World's most venomous snakes [3] [4] [5] Snake Region subcutaneous injection LD 50 0.1% bovine serum albumin in Saline subcutaneous injection LD 50 Saline intravenous injection LD 50; Inland Taipan: Inland, central Australia: 0.01 mg/kg: 0.025 mg/kg: 0.013 mg/kg Dubois' sea snake: Tropical oceanic waters: N/A: 0.044 mg/kg: N/A Eastern brown snake
Members of the genus Crotalus range in size from only 50–70 cm (20–28 in) (C. intermedius, C. pricei), to over 150 cm (59 in) (eastern and western diamondback rattlesnakes). [3] In general, adult males are slightly larger than females. Compared to most snakes, they are heavy-bodied, although some African vipers are much thicker. [6]
Northern cottonmouth snake. From 1 to 4 feet in length, the northern cottonmouth snake has a black triangular-shaped head, dark brown to nearly black coloration and catlike pupils, according to ...
Meet the Man Who Does One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the World — for Free. ... On a daily basis, Harrison, 56, holds some of the world's most venomous snakes by they head and squeezes venom ...
Ten Deadliest Snakes with Nigel Marven is a twelve-part wildlife documentary series from 2013 to 2017. It began airing on Eden Channel in 2013. Seasons 1 and 2 were also broadcast on Animal Planet Europe, while season 3 was premiered on Nat Geo Wild UK and later screened on Nat Geo Wild Europe & Africa in 2017.
Herpetologist Jim Harrison of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, used as a SME in several episodes dealing with snakes, is one of four herpetologists in the U.S. qualified to perform venom extraction from venomous snakes to produce the life-saving medication antivenin. His work extracting venom was filmed throughout the spring of 2009 for use as ...