diamondback rattlesnake

Either of two large venomous rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus or C. atrox) found in the southern and western United States and in Mexico and having diamond-shaped markings on the back.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings
  Synonyms: diamondback, Crotalus adamanteus

Diamondback rattlesnake may be used to refer to:

• Crotalus adamanteus - Eastern diamondback rattlesnake
• Crotalus atrox - Western diamondback rattlesnake
• Crotalus ruber - Red diamond rattlesnake

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