This book is the monograph of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake by D. Bruce Means. Its publication is a culmination of over 40 years of long-term, in-depth st

Provides a wealth of basic information about this poisonous pit viper, including its physical characeteristics, habitat, food habits and defense mechanisms.

Using simple text and pictures, this book describes the habits and characteristics of diamondback rattlers.

No venomous snake in North America is larger than the diamondback rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback species can stretch out to a sizable length of 8 feet! Yo

Did you hear something? Though western diamondbacks are known for shaking their rattles, these snakes are actually silent hunters. Their tails only move to tell