Least Concern
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
The largest rattlesnake in the world, native to the southeastern United States.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–20 years in the wild
Size
Length 1.2–2.4 m; weight 2–7 kg
Scientific Name
Crotalus adamanteus
About Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The largest rattlesnake in the world, native to the southeastern United States.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–20 years in the wild, a size of Length 1.2–2.4 m; weight 2–7 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Its famous rattle is made of interlocking keratin segments added over time as the snake sheds.
Where Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Lives
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Longleaf pine habitat
, United States
Coastal Georgia
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