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What is the largest rattlesnake ever found?
eastern diamondback rattlesnake
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).
What is a the length of a an Eastern diamondback rattlesnake?
four to five feet long
DESCRIPTION: The eastern diamondback is the largest rattlesnake in the world. Adults are typically four to five feet long and weigh four to five pounds. A big snake may reach six feet in length and weigh 15 pounds or more.
Are Eastern rattlesnakes aggressive?
Feared as deadly and aggressive, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are actually highly averse to human contact and only attack in defense.
Are Eastern Diamondbacks deadly?
The Eastern Diamondback has an extremely potent snake venom, and delivers it in great quantities, with an average yield of 410 mg (dried venom) per bite. The estimated average human lethal dose is around 100–150 mg. If left untreated the bite mortality rate is between 10% and 20%, but less than 1% when treated.
What state has the biggest rattlesnakes?
The world’s largest rattlesnakes can be found in South Carolina, but the eastern diamondback’s population is declining.
What is the difference between Eastern and Western diamondback rattlesnakes?
The western diamondback rattlesnake (C. Like the eastern diamondback, it has a distinct diamond dorsal pattern; however, the western diamondback’s pattern is much lighter than the darker eastern diamondback’s. Colors can range from light tan to red depending on habitat.
What are the most aggressive rattlesnakes?
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) kills the most people in the US, with the western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) ranking second. However, some authorities believe the western diamondback is responsible for the most deaths.
Where is the most venomous snake in the world?
The coastal taipan is found in coastal regions of Northern and Eastern Australia and the nearby island of New Guinea. It produces venom that is almost identical to that of the inland taipan – considered to be the most venomous snake in the world.