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In what habitat do eastern diamondbacks live in the desert?
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes do not live in the desert. Western diamondbacks do.
What is a common name of crotalus atrox?
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.The western diamondback rattlesnake.The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. The genus Crotalus refers to rattlesnakes, and the genus Sistrurus to pygmy rattlesnakes, differentiated by size and 9 large scales on the top of their head.The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. The genus Crotalus refers to rattlesnakes, and the genus Sistrurus to pygmy rattlesnakes, differentiated by size and 9 large scales on the top of their head.
Where do western diamondback rattlesnakes live?
The western diamondback lives in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The eastern diamondback lives in the southeastern United States. To view a range map of the two species click on this link.
What do western diamondback rattlesnakes use for protection?
Rattlesnakes use their fangs and venom as a defense.
How old can a diamondback rattlesnake get?
Both the eastern and western diamondback rattlesnakes are known to live in excess of 20 years if they survive the first few months after birth when they are especially vulnerable to predation.
Do diamondback rattlesnakes live in the desert?
The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) lives in the deserts in the western United States.
How big are baby diamondback rattlesnakes?
Baby western diamondbacks are usually about 12 inches in length. Eastern diamondbacks may be slightly larger.
Why is a western diamondback rattlesnake called a western diamondback rattlesnake?
There are two species of diamondback rattlesnakes and both have a diamond-shaped pattern on their backs. The western is found in the southwestern United States and the eastern species is found in the southeast.
What is are western diamondback rattlesnakes predators?
hawks, bald eagles, roadrunners, and wild turkeys
How does the western diamondback rattlesnake exchange gases?
Rattlesnakes have lungs and gas exchange occurs there.
Do diamondback rattlesnakes live in Europe?
The habitat of the rattlesnake is restricted to the western hemisphere - the Americas.
How long is the diamondback rattlesnake?
The average size for an adult diamondback rattlesnake is 3-5 feet. However, they have been known to grow to seven feet or more in length. The eastern diamondback grows slightly longer than the western.
