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How big do rattlesnakes get?

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Size depends upon species. The smallest is the pygmy rattlesnake that is 14-22 inches long as an adult. The largest is the eastern diamondback which can approach (and some say exceed) 8 feet in length in an old adult. Most varieties average 3-4 feet in length as adults.

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The diamondback rattlesnakes can grow to seven feet or more in length but the average size is more live 3-5 feet.

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The smallest of the Rattlesnake species is the Sidewinder, which only reaches lengths of 60-80cm (24-31in), the largest is the Eastern Diamondback which can measure 1-2.4m (3-8ft).

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The biggest ever found was 9 ft 1 inches.

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