Color: Generally light tan to brown with faded "dusty" diamond pattern. Terrain: Brushy desert, rocky canyons Elevation Range: Up to 5,000 feet Prime Location: South of Searchlight, NV Bite: Highest fatality rate of any snake in North America!
Best Identifier: Size. This is a big snake compared to other rattlesnakes. White and black bands on tail.
lol when it rattles, it means its mad, angry, uncomfortable, ready to attack, and i woouldent be surprised if u got bitten, bu hey! u had the guts to try it, 5/5
man that sound is scary as hell, I'll be hiking around to diff fishing spots and just about step on them - scares me shitless everytime
mackles 8 months ago
This is indeed a Western Diamondback:
Color: Generally light tan to brown with faded "dusty" diamond pattern. Terrain: Brushy desert, rocky canyons Elevation Range: Up to 5,000 feet Prime Location: South of Searchlight, NV Bite: Highest fatality rate of any snake in North America!
Best Identifier: Size. This is a big snake compared to other rattlesnakes. White and black bands on tail.
greygurl152 9 months ago
I HATE snakes but of all the poisonous snakes out there at least this one rattles and lets you know it's there.
YoungAmericanOutback 10 months ago
That is a sidewinder, not a diamondback. Crolatus cerastes cerasted (Mojave Sidewinder).
SanRafaelSwell 2 years ago
whoa i go to lake mead all the time........imma be more careful now..i live in las vegas i hope thats in arizona haha
joelitoman 2 years ago
lol when it rattles, it means its mad, angry, uncomfortable, ready to attack, and i woouldent be surprised if u got bitten, bu hey! u had the guts to try it, 5/5
Camoboy11 2 years ago
Looks like the one I picked up in Wild Burro Bay!
youseemetube 4 years ago