Natural History

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the Southeastern United States. It is the largest rattlesnake species and one of the heaviest venomous snakes in the Americas. No subspecies are recognized.

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See also

• ▸Crab-eating fox
• ▸In vitro fertilisation
• ▸Eastern Shores (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

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