There are many conflicting claims to the record, some false and some exaggerated, so pinning down the actual record is difficult. However. 9 feet, 1 inch - 97 lbs. may be the biggest rattler found since Ross Allen captured one in 1969 that measured 9 feet, 1 inch but only weighed 78 lbs.
The largest rattlesnake found in Georgia was near Clermont, Georgia. The snake lived under a chicken house on Sullens Road off Clarksbridge Road. I am not sure of the date, the exact size nor weight but it weighed several hundred pounds.
Yes, they live in other southern states also.
Yes. Three species live there. The timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, and the huge eastern diamondback rattler.
Yes. Georgia hosts a wide variety of snakes.
Yes there are rattlesnakes in Georgia:Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Timber Rattlesnake
Pigmy Rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake and the pigmy rattlesnake all occur in Georgia.
Timber Rattlesnake!?
No. Rattlesnakes only live in North America.
rattlesnakes live on the continents of north america and south america.
No. Rattlesnakes only live in North America. Greenland is too cold for snakes.
They live in pigmy caves.
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and tropical rattlesnakes live in more humid and damp areas.
Yes, rattlesnakes are found in the Petrified Forest of Arizona.
No. Rattlesnakes do not lay eggs; they give birth to live young.
Yes, Rancho Cucamonga is in the range of several species of rattlesnakes.
Yes, Rattlesnakes live only in North and South America, including some islands in the Caribbean Sea.
Rattlesnakes prefer warmer climates such as would be found in temperate or tropical areas.
Rattlesnakes give live birth - they are ovoviviparous. Yes, they will rattle while gravid.
No. Baby rattlesnakes live on their own. They bite when threatened.