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This image was captured in Jupiter, Florida
This is an Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) it is a pitviper species found in the southeastern United States.
| It is also the heaviest and largest of venomous snake in the Americas and the largest rattlesnake. Specimens over 7 feet (213 cm) are rare, but well documented. |  |
The color pattern consists of a brownish, brownish yellow, brownish gray or olive ground color, overlaid with a series of 24-35 dark brown to black diamonds with slightly lighter centres. Each of these diamond-shaped blotches is outlined with a row of cream or yellowish scales.
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In proportion to its length, it has the longest fangs of any rattlesnake species. |
These snakes forage actively or lie in ambush for small mammals, especially rabbits and rice rats. Their diet also includes birds. Prey is struck and released, after which they follow the scent trail left by the dying prey.
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