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.

It is a venomous snake and has a potent hemotoxin that can cause tissue damage. These snakes are quite notorious but incredibly misunderstood. Dark vertical bars and lighter coloring are often present down the sides of the snake. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america. The eastern species is the heaviest species of venomous snake in north america and is the largest member of crotalus. Interesting facts about the diamondback rattlesnake.

This creature is also misidentified as the venomous rattlesnake or. This bite can be extremely painful but bites rarely result in death as antivenom is widely available throughout the snake s range. The eastern diamondback gets its name from its pattern of yellow bordered light centered black diamonds on its back.