What is the color of eastern diamondback rattlesnake?

Answer 1

There are 3 different kind of Diamondback Rattlesnakes

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Which colors consist of: brownish, brownish yellow, brownish gray or olive ground color.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake which colors consist of: dusty looking gray-brown ground color, but it may also be pinkish brown, brick red, yellowish, pinkish or chalky white.

Red Diamondback Rattlesnake which colors consist of: Brownish Red, White, Creamy yellow, sometimes black.

There are only two diamondback rattlesnakes, the eastern and western. There is however, the red diamond rattlesnake, but it is not closely related to the true diamondbacks.

Answer 2

A rattlesnake's tongue is a mixture of black and shades of blue. It's interesting that in California all other species of snake have black and or red tongues.

Answer 3

Rattlesnakes are known to be venomous and dangerous but they only become aggressive with a reason. Rattlesnakes are commonly grey, brown, white and green in color.

Answer 4

They usually come in dark or light brown colours, with creamy diamond outlines on the scales.

Answer 5

The timber rattlesnake is brown. Light and dark brown.

Answer 6

There is a comprehensive article on Wikipedia for the species - including a very clear photograph.

Answer 7

There is no such thing as a 'common' rattlesnake. There are about 36 species of rattlesnake and each is 'common' in a specific area and each has a different color and pattern.

Answer 8

See the image above for coloration and pattern of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.