When they feel threatened, diamondbacks rely on their camouflage to avoid detection, but they will rattle their tails as a warning if you corner them. The sound of the rattle can deter predators ...

The eastern diamondback is distinguished from other snakes by its large size; dorsal pattern of diamonds; yellowish, unpatterned belly; dark tail with rattle; and the infrared-sensitive pit between ...

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake — the largest rattlesnake in the world — has amazing adaptations for capturing prey (but poses little threat to humans). Each snake is equipped with a pair of long, ...