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Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

Texas’s most widespread rattlesnake; black-and-white tail bands precede the rattle. It is most often associated with desert, scrub and grassland and typically feeds on rodents and rabbits.

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Meet the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake.

In Texas, this is the most widespread rattlesnake. Black-and-white bands sit just ahead of its rattle. You'll usually find it in desert, scrub and grassland. Its diet includes rodents and rabbits.

This is a venomous snake. Watch from a distance, give it a clear escape route, and leave identification to a professional. Never try to handle it.

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