By: William Zhou

The western diamondback rattlesnake is a species that is venomous. This snake is also part of the viper family; the species is found in Mexico and the Southwestern United States.

Common Names

Diamondback rattlesnakes have been called by a lot of different names. For example, diamondbacks are called “rattlers,” “adobe snakes,” “Arizona diamond rattlesnakes,” “coon tails,” and many other nicknames.

Reproduction

Diamondback rattlesnakes are viviparous, which means they give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs. Gestation lasts 6 to 7 months, and a mother snake gives birth to about a dozen baby rattlers on average. Newborn diamondbacks stay with their mother for only a few hours before going off on their own; as a result, the mortality rate among baby rattlers is high. Young diamondback rattlesnakes are capable of delivering a venomous bite from the moment they are born.

Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_diamondback_rattlesnake