Western Diamondback Rattlesnake 2011

Hello, My name is Orry Martin: The Texas Snake Hunter. This documentary is about the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox). This snake has such an undeserved reputation for being a monster and is typically killed on site by most people. This video shows how unaggressive they are and how they choose to only defend themselves. Please help to stop rattlesnake round-ups and stop the unnecessary killing of these beautiful snakes found across Texas.

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• crotalus
• atrox
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• diamondback
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[1949Sidewinder]

Hi Orry, Nice video. I agree that Western Diamondbacks are not particularly agressive. In my experience with rattlesnakes across most of the USA where rattlesnakes are found is that Crotalus atrox is one of the least agressive. In most of my encounters with Western Diamondbacks they rarely bother to rattle. I am careful to approach slowly and I do not pester them;i just stand back and observe. Michael

[gatorhunter92]

@1949Sidewinder

Hey Michael,

Thanks for watching the video and I am glad you have had the same experiences I have with atrox. They are easygoing as long as you mind you distance and treat them with respect. Keep on herping brother!!

[zigenarjavel]

Great vid! Very informatly. Just love snakes. Its a pity we dont have them here in sweden...

[gatorhunter92]

@zigenarjavel

Thanks for the compliments brother. I am sorry you do not get to herp as much as I do, but if you come to the states, we have plenty to go around.

[thebellatwins2011]

Id be freaking out right now if I were him

[gatorhunter92]

@thebellatwins2011

The rattler was incredible and I was freaking out at how beautiful he was. Thanks for watching brother!

[eddymcpre]

very interesting. loved watching this....

[gatorhunter92]

@jaleely

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching :)

[jaleely]

@25thesnake He's such a handsome snake and that baby was sooooo cute! I was raised to fear rattlesnakes, but I never really have. They are really, really beautiful snakes! Great info too, btw. I'd forgoton they were live bearers!

[gatorhunter92]

@25thesnake

Rattlers are pretty awesome :)