Black Diamondback Snake

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in north america.

Black diamondback snake.

The diamondback water snake is predominantly brown dark brown or dark olive green in color with a black net like pattern along the back with each spot being vaguely diamond shaped. This creature is also misidentified as the venomous rattlesnake or. The eastern diamondback gets its name from its pattern of yellow bordered light centered black diamonds on its back. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds.

Interesting facts about the diamondback rattlesnake. These snakes are quite notorious but incredibly misunderstood. Both species measure anywhere between 4 and 8 feet in length but most measure under 7 feet long. Dark vertical bars and lighter coloring are often present down the sides of the snake.

The eastern species is the heaviest species of venomous snake in north america and is the largest member of crotalus. No subspecies are currently recognized. This bite can be extremely painful but bites rarely result in death as antivenom is widely available throughout the snake s range.