This creature is also misidentified as the venomous rattlesnake or.
Black diamond back snake.
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
It lives in elevations from below sea level up to 6 500 feet.
The western diamondback rattlesnake or texas diamond back crotalus atrox is a venomous rattlesnake species found in the southwestern united states and mexico it is likely responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern mexico and the greatest number of snakebites in the u s.
The diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.
These pit vipers can grow to be eight feet long and can weigh up to ten pounds.
They are easily recognized by the black or brown diamond patterns down their body outlined in a light shade of yellow.
No subspecies are currently recognized.