Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Western Diamondback ~ Crotalus Atrox
Genus: Crotalus
Species: Atrox
Adult body length: 36 - 60 inches
Body length at birth: 6 - 12 inches
Breeding period: June - August
Young per year: 4 to 25 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals, lizards, and birds
Habitat: pines, prairies, deserts, rivers, and streams
Can be found: from California east to Arkansas, and Texas
Short description: venomous, broad headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, vertical pupils, rattle on tail
General description:
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a highly
venomous snakes. It is very aggressive and much
more defensive than the Eastern Diamondback
Rattlesnake, and will sometimes attack if threatened.
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is the cause
for the majority of venomous snake bites in the United
States. Their bites are serious and will cause death if
not treated immediately. This snake coloration varies
from grey, black, red, and yellowish-green, with
diamond shaped blotches.
(Click to Hear a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake)
June 05 2007 08:18 pm