Crotalus adamanteus was created in 1799.
Crotalus adamanteus
Crotalus adamanteus
The scientific name for the diamondback rattlesnake is Crotalus atrox.
Both te eastern and western diamondbacks are from the crotalus genus:Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus adamanteusWestern Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox
Crotalus horridus was created in 1758.
Crotalus lepidus was created in 1861.
Crotalus durissus was created in 1758.
Crotalus atrox was created in 1853.
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).
Yes and No. They are in the same family, but the canebrake usually has a rust-colored/reddish stripe down its back. They are indiginous to North Carolina, down south to Florida and as far west as Texas. Regardless, both are venemous and can be dangerous if threatened/cornered, stepped on. Steer clear of them, they are not likely to attack without being provoked. I have heard that the canebrake venom is more intense and dangerous than the typical timber rattler.
Crotalus Horridus Horridus and Crotalus Horridus Atricaudatus for the southern "canebrake" race.
Crotalus atrox is the western diamondback rattlesnake.