Western Diamondback
| Like the Red Diamond Back this snake can
grow to be a giant, reaching up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 5 inches
in diameter. Overall, it is a brownish-colored snake, with lighter
undersides. This Diamondback also has the wide light and dark tail
bands mentioned earlier on the Red Diamondback Rattler. It is found
in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in the brushy areas
of our foothills. Although its venom is said not to be as toxic
as other rattlesnakes, its size allows it to inject a large doze
of poison. It will be aggressive if it feels threatened or cornered.
An adult Diamondback that feels threatened can deliver a lethal
doze of poison in the blink of an eye. |
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