Western diamondback rattlesnake

The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) or western diamond-backed rattlesnake , is a rattlesnake species and member of the viper family, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Learn about the description, range, diet, and facts of this venomous pit viper native to North America. Find out how it hunts, mates, hibernates, and defends itself against threats.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Facts, Pictures & Information

Learn about the second-largest rattlesnake in the US and Mexico, its appearance, habitat, behavior, venom and more. See photos and videos of this iconic reptile and its distinctive rattle.
Learn about the second longest and heaviest venomous snake in America, its habitat, behaviour, venom and bite effects. Discover how it differs from the eastern diamondback , and why it's so common near towns and settlements.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Basic facts about Western Diamondback Rattlesnake : lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Geographic Range The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake ranges from central and western Texas, through southern New Mexico and Arizona, and into southern California. It also extends well into central Mexico. Biogeographic Regions nearctic nearctic native Habitat Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes inhabit dry, rocky, shrub-covered terrain where they can conceal themselves inside crevices in the ...

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Learn about the western diamondback rattlesnake , a venomous snake with distinctive markings and a rattle. Find out where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how to avoid their bites.
Think you know the Western Diamondback ? From its 'Zorro mask' to its 7-foot reach, discover 12 facts that prove why this rattlesnake is the king of the desert.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Learn about the western diamondback rattlesnake , a large and widespread venomous snake in the southwestern US and Mexico. Find out its scientific name, conservation status, range, habitat, diet, and more.




Learn how to identify the western diamondback rattlesnake and why conservation matters for this common, harmless, and important desert species.