The eastern diamondback rattlesnake crotalus adamanteus is a species of venomous pit viper in the family viperidae the species is endemic to the southeastern united states it is one of the heaviest venomous snakes in the americas and the largest rattlesnake no subspecies are recognized.
Black diamond back snake.
The diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
They are easily recognized by the black or brown diamond patterns down their body outlined in a light shade of yellow.
Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds.
No subspecies are currently recognized.
The diamondback water snake is the largest north american water snake also known as the diamond backed watersnake it is an extremely common species of non venomous snakes that is a member of the colubrid family they are often mistaken for the poisonous variety of the cottonmouth owing to its biting habit.
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
This creature is also misidentified as the venomous rattlesnake or.