Black Diamondback Snake

The western diamondback rattlesnake or texas diamond back crotalus atrox is a venomous rattlesnake species found in the southwestern united states and mexico it is likely responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern mexico and the greatest number of snakebites in the u s.

Black diamondback snake.

The eastern diamondback gets its name from its pattern of yellow bordered light centered black diamonds on its back. The diamondback water snake is predominantly brown dark brown or dark olive green in color with a black net like pattern along the back with each spot being vaguely diamond shaped. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds. The eastern species is the heaviest species of venomous snake in north america and is the largest member of crotalus.

This bite can be extremely painful but bites rarely result in death as antivenom is widely available throughout the snake s range. Dark vertical bars and lighter coloring are often present down the sides of the snake. Both species measure anywhere between 4 and 8 feet in length but most measure under 7 feet long. It is a venomous snake and has a potent hemotoxin that can cause tissue damage.

No subspecies are currently recognized. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america. 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.