Black Diamond Back 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 diamond back snake.

The diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america. It lives in elevations from below sea level up to 6 500 feet. 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. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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. They are easily recognized by the black or brown diamond patterns down their body outlined in a light shade of yellow. These pit vipers can grow to be eight feet long and can weigh up to ten pounds.