Top 10 Different Types Of Rattlesnakes Species: Pictures And Guide

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Largest species of rattlesnake in the Americas, can grow up to 8 feet long, and has diamond-shaped dark brown, black, and yellow markings.

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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Found in arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, reaches up to 4 feet long, and has diamond-shaped patterns and a distinct "coon tail" pattern on its tail.

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Mojave Rattlesnake 

Found in the southwestern United States and central Mexico, venom contains potent neurotoxins that can cause paralysis and death, and not aggressive, only striking when threatened.

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Red Diamond Rattlesnake

Found in the southwestern United States and Baja California, Mexico, has a reddish-brown or pinkish hue and diamond-shaped patterns on its back, and can grow up to 5 feet long.

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Arizona Black Rattlesnake 

Found in Arizona, New Mexico, and some regions of Mexico, black or dark grey coloration allows it to blend into surroundings, and preys on small mammals, birds, lizards.

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Pacific Rattlesnake

Highly adaptable, found in various environments such as grasslands, coastal areas, forests, and deserts, and sports a blended color pattern of browns and greys.

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Sidewinder Rattlesnake

Found in arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, nocturnal, moving sideways and using its tail as a lure to catch prey.

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Prairie Rattlesnake

Found in dry landscapes, exhibiting muted, earthy tones of greys and browns, and adults typically measure between 1.5 to 3 feet in length.

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South American Rattlesnake

Also called Tropical Rattlesnake, presents a mix of tans and browns, with diamond-shaped markings along its back, and averages between 4 and 5 feet.

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Timber Rattlesnake

Found in eastern North America, relatively docile, measuring 36-60 inches long, and regulates rodent populations through predation.

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