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Eastern Diamondback Rattler Back to Animals The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is one the largest venomous snakes in the world. At 8 feet long, it is certainly the largest in the Americas. The eastern diamondback rattler can be found in the southeastern portion of the United States. Rattlesnakes are part of the snake family called pit vipers. This is because they have small temperature-sensing pits on each side of their head that help them find prey in the darkness. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes have a thick body and wide triangular shaped head. They have a dark diamond shaped pattern running down their backs which is outlined in a lighter yellow color. Their tales end with the dark rattle which they will often shake to warn off other aggressors. Diamondback rattlers like to eat small mammals like rats, squirrels, and birds. They will strike their prey and then wait until it dies from the venom before eating it. Since the Eastern Diamondback is a reptile, it is cold-blooded. This means that it needs to regulate it's body temperature with the environment. To do this the rattlesnake may be found sunning itself on a rock to warm up or hiding deep in a rotten tree stump to cool off. A group of rattlesnakes is called a rhumba. The baby rattlers are about a foot long and are born in groups of 7 to 15. They are poisonous at birth, but their rattles don't yet rattle. These snakes are very dangerous, aggressive, and venomous. They can strike up quickly and for up to two thirds of their body length. An adult rattle snake can control how much venom it releases and the effectiveness of the strike can vary. A baby rattler has even more potent venom and may continue strike releasing more venom due to a lack of control. Either way, any person bit by an Eastern Diamondback Rattler should seek medical attention immediately. For more about Rattlers: Rattlers - Encyclopedia Junior - All sorts of info on Rattlers. Back to Animals

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