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Rattlesnakes of this species considered medium-sized weigh up to 1.23 to 2.7 kg (3 to 6 lb), while very large specimens can reportedly weigh up to 6.7 kg (15 lb). [7] [8] [9] Overall, it is likely the second largest-bodied species of rattlesnake, behind only its close cousin the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake at the Saint Louis Zoo Detail of rattle. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake species and is one of the heaviest known species of venomous snake, with one specimen shot in 1946 measuring 2.4 m (7.8 ft) in length and weighing 15.4 kg (34 lb).
The largest rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback, can measure up to 2.4 m (7.9 ft) in length. [4] Rattlesnakes are preyed upon by hawks, weasels, kingsnakes, and a variety of other species. Rattlesnakes are heavily preyed upon as neonates, while they are still weak and immature. Large numbers of rattlesnakes are killed by humans.
The diamondback is brown, yellow and black and has a diamond-like pattern down its back. The rattles on the tail end are light colored rings made of keratin. Habitat: Found along the coastal ...
Of the 6 venomous snake species native to N.C., 3 are rattlesnakes – pigmy, timber & Eastern diamondback. Each one is protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act.
Habitat: Rattlesnakes are rare in S.C. but can still be found in the mountainous areas of the state, ... Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are the world's longest and heaviest rattlesnakes ...
Members of the genus Crotalus range in size from only 50–70 cm (20–28 in) (C. intermedius, C. pricei), to over 150 cm (59 in) (eastern and western diamondback rattlesnakes). [3] In general, adult males are slightly larger than females.
The eastern diamondback, facing a hostile public and habitat loss, is the ultimate underdog. But Marines and Marshall University want to save them World’s biggest rattlesnakes can swim from ...