Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
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    Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

    Crotalus atrox

    Reptiles
    Least Concern

    Best Months to Spot

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    Most sightings recorded in Aug, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.

    The western diamondback rattlesnake or western diamond-backed rattlesnake, is a rattlesnake species and member of the viper family, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like all other rattlesnakes and all other vipers, it is venomous. It is likely responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern Mexico and the greatest number of snakebites in the U.S. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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