Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

Safety note: Venomous — keep distance

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is responsible for more snakebite fatalities in the U.S. than any other species. Its diamond pattern and bold black-and-white banded tail make it distinctive. It is active year-round in warmer areas.

Habitat

Desert scrub, rocky terrain, and grasslands of the Southwest

Diet

Rodents, rabbits, and birds

How common

Common

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