Red Diamond Rattlesnake
Red Diamond Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus ruber
Genus: Crotalus
Species: ruber
Adult body length: 26 - 62 inches
Body length at birth: 11 - 15 inches
Breeding period: July - August
Young per year: 3 - 20 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals and birds
Habitat: rocky areas, grasslands, and brush areas
Can be found: Southern California
Short description: venomous snake, broad headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The Red Diamond Rattlesnake, is one of the largest
rattlesnakes in its range. This snake can be easily
reconized for its reddish or tannish coloration, with
light edged diamond shaped marking goind down its
back. The juvenile start off grey and become redder as
they get older. The Red Diamond Rattlesnake is a
venomous snake. When encountered they can be
aggresive, but some don’t even rattle.
October 06 2007 02:06 pm