Western Diamondback Rattlesnake ~ Crotalus atrox
Adult body length: 3-5 feet, very heavy bodied
Body length at birth: 6-12 inches
Breeding period: June - August
Young per year: 4-25 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a
highly venomous snakes. It is very aggressive
and much more defensive than the Eastern
Diamondback Rattlesnake. It 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.
