Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake — printable fact sheet

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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America, easily recognized by its distinctive diamond-shaped dorsal pattern and prominent rattle at the tip of its tail. Native to the southeastern United States, it prefers dry, sandy habitats such as pi…

Classification

Reptile

Family

Viperidae

Habitat

Dry pine forests, coastal scrub, and sandy woodlands

Diet

Carnivore

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Lifespan

10-20 years

Weight

2-6 kg

Scientific name

Crotalus adamanteus

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An adult Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake can grow up to 2.4 meters (about 8 feet) long, making it the heaviest venomous snake in the Americas.
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake can deliver one of the most powerful bites of any North American snake. Its rattle, made of interlocking keratin segments, is used as a warning signal to potential threats. This species can swim well and is sometimes found in coastal regions and barrier islands.

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