Eastern Rattlesnake
The Eastern Rattlesnake is a highly venomous snake native to the eastern and central United States. It is a member of the pit viper family, and it is known for its unique rattle, which it shakes when threatened.
The Eastern Rattlesnake is a powerful and opportunistic predator that preys on a variety of animals, including rodents, birds, and other small mammals. Its venom is a powerful hemotoxin that can cause swelling, pain, and tissue damage.
Eastern Rattlesnake
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 5 feet
(0.9 - 1.5 m)
Average Weight
3 - 8 lbs
(1.4 - 3.6 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
120 - 150 days
Did You Know?
The Eastern Rattlesnake is known for the rattle at the end of its tail, which it shakes to warn predators.
They are venomous snakes, but they usually only strike in self-defense.
Eastern Rattlesnakes are ambush predators, meaning they wait for their prey to come to them.
Their diet mainly consists of small mammals like mice, rats, and rabbits.
They are found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas of eastern North America.
Eastern Rattlesnakes can live for over 20 years.
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