Animals of The USA | Diamondback Western | Crotalus atrox
A large rattlesnake with bold diamond patterns and a loud rattle. Responsible for many venomous bites in the Southwest.
Size
3 to 5 feet
Range
Southwest US
CA | NV | AZ | NM | TX | OK | AR
Diet
Carnivore | rodents | birds
Behavior
Ambush hunting | defensive rattling | nocturnal
Related Topics
Mojave Rattlesnake | Sidewinder | Arizona Black Rattlesnake | Gopher Snake | Kingsnake