The Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes can be found within North America, they can grow to an amazing 8 feet, although they usually average around the 5 foot (1.8 meter) mark. Below is some useful information regarding diamondbacks.
Diet - They usually eat small mammals, such as rats or rabbits, to located there target prey, the diamondback uses heat sensing pits and can strike at a astonishing speed, once the prey has been injected with venom, the rattlesnake will wait until it dies before consuming it.
Habitat- The eastern diamondback rattlesnakes prefer more humid environments, as as pose to deserts or other popular habitats. They can be found in Northern California, Louisiana and Florida. They tend to live in burrows or thick patches of saw palmettos.
Weight - This particular rattlesnake usually weighs around 5lb (2.3 kg) and can weigh up to 10lb (4.5kg) .
Life span - They can live for ten to twenty years, depending on the quality of life and area.
Habitat - The Eastern Diamondback prefer more humid environments, as apose to other popular habitats such as deserts.
The Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes can be found within North America, they can grow to an amazing 8 feet, although they usually average around the 5 foot (1.8 meter) mark. Below is some useful information regarding diamondbacks.