Black Diamond Back Snake

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
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. No subspecies are currently recognized. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds. The diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
These pit vipers can grow to be eight feet long and can weigh up to ten pounds. It lives in elevations from below sea level up to 6 500 feet. This creature is also misidentified as the venomous rattlesnake or.