Additional information
Common Name | Western Diamondback Rattlesnake |
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Comments | One of the most dangerous North American snakes, its bite can be fatal to humans. Like all rattlesnakes, it is normally non-aggressive to humans; most bite only when threatened. |
Scientific Name | Crotalus atrox |
Habitat | Variable, from the desert to the mountains. |
Size | To 7 ft. (2.1 m) |