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How long are rattlesnakes?

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That depends on the species. Some, such as the pygmy rattlesnakes, can grow to almost 2 feet in length while an eastern diamondback may exceed 10 feet as an adult. Most rattlers average between 2-5 feet.

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There are over 30 different species of rattlesnakes which vary widely in size.

The largest rattlsnake species is the Eastern Diamondback Rattlsnake, which averages about 213 centimetres long

The largest rattlesnake ever found was 244 centimetres long.
It varies from species to species of rattlers but the largest known rattlesnake was an Eastern diamondback rattler that was slightly over 8 ft.

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There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.

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varies greatly depending on species. a Western D-back rattler that was just born would be just under a foot I'd say, while a baby massasauga or other Sistrurus would be about half a foot or a little larger.

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There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.

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Most adult rattlesnakes are 3-4 feet in length but some species do not reach 2 feet in length and some can approach or exceed 7 feet when they are old adults. It all depends on the species.

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Both the eastern diamondback and the western diamondback can reach or exceed seven feet in length. However the average length is bout 3-5 feet for an adult.

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Some rattlesnake species, as adults, barely reach 20 inches in length. Others, such as the diamondbacks, can reach or exceed 7 feet in length as adults.

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Some species as adults do not reach 20 inches in length. Other larger species, such as the diamondbacks, may reach or exceed 7 feet in length as an old adult.

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Adults of some species rarely exceed 20 inches in length. Diamondback rattlesnakes can reach or exceed seven feet in length.

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