Crotalus adamanteus was created in 1799.
Crotalus adamanteus
Crotalus adamanteus
Western diamondback rattlesnake - crotalus atrox.Eastern diamondback rattlesnake - crotalus adamanteus.
Both te eastern and western diamondbacks are from the crotalus genus:Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus adamanteusWestern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox
Crotalus durissus was created in 1758.
Crotalus atrox was created in 1853.
Crotalus horridus was created in 1758.
Crotalus lepidus was created in 1861.
Well, honey, they may both be rattlesnakes, but they ain't the same. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) and the diamondback (Crotalus adamanteus) are different species with distinct characteristics. So, in the grand scheme of things, they're as similar as a peach and a watermelon - both fruit, but definitely not the same.
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is the largest species of rattlesnake, with adults typically growing to lengths of 4-7 feet. They are known for their distinctive diamond-shaped patterns along their backs and their large, intimidating rattle.
There are more than 24 rattlesnake species. Crotalus adamanteus is the genus and species name. Family name is Viperidae. They are pit vipers and can detect heat using a pit near their nose. They are usually found in grasslands and are meat eaters (carnivores).
Crotalus Horridus Horridus and Crotalus Horridus Atricaudatus for the southern "canebrake" race.