Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Scientific Name
Crotalus adamanteus
Range
Southeastern United States
Habitats
Shrublands, forests, savannahs
What do they eat?
Rabbits, rats, and birds
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Residential and commercial development
Fun Facts
- Prey is not killed immediately, it is struck and released, after which the snake follows the scent trail left by the dying prey