Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) - Venomous ... Range and Habitat: Diamondback rattlesnakes are restricted to the Lower Coastal Plain of the Southeast, from southern North Carolina to eastern Louisiana, although ... They generally avoid wet areas but sometimes live along the edges of swamps. read more
About the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds. read more
Common names: eastern diamondback rattlesnake, eastern diamondback, more Crotalus adamanteus is a pit viper species found in the southeastern United States. It is the heaviest, though not the longest venomous snake in the Americas and the largest rattlesnake. read more
Description: The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the 32 species of rattlesnake currently recognized. They are large, heavy-bodied snakes with large, broad heads with two light lines on the face. Adults are usually 33-72 in (84-183 cm) long, but the largest individual on record was 96 in (244 cm). read more