Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a highly venomous snake native to the southeastern United States. It is the largest venomous snake in North America, with some individuals reaching over 8 feet in length.
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a powerful and opportunistic predator that preys on a variety of animals, including rodents, rabbits, and other small mammals. It is known for its unique rattle, which it shakes when threatened. Its venom is a powerful hemotoxin that can cause swelling, pain, and tissue damage.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 6 feet
(0.9 - 1.8 m)
Average Weight
4 - 10 lbs
(1.8 - 4.5 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
120 days
Did You Know?
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America.
They are known for the diamond-shaped patterns on their backs and the rattle at the end of their tail, which they shake to warn off predators.
These snakes are ambush predators, often waiting patiently for prey like rodents, birds, and rabbits to pass by.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes can live for over 20 years in the wild.
Their venom is highly potent, but they typically only strike humans when threatened or provoked.
They play an important role in their ecosystem by controlling rodent populations.
You can often find them in pine forests, palmetto flatwoods, and sandy areas in the southeastern United States.
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