70 likes | 201 Views
The Diamond Rattlesnake. By Shaungnesty Dorsett Animal habitat project October 10,2011. Description. Name: Diamond rattlesnake Clssify:reptiles Where is it found: north America Size:5.5ft (1.7m) Weight:5lbs (2.3kg) Color: yellow bordered light centered. Habitat.
E N D
The Diamond Rattlesnake By Shaungnesty Dorsett Animal habitat project October 10,2011
Description • Name: Diamond rattlesnake • Clssify:reptiles • Where is it found: north America • Size:5.5ft (1.7m) • Weight:5lbs (2.3kg) • Color: yellow bordered light centered
Habitat • A diamond rattlesnake habitat is they live in southern north Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana. It live there because they adorned of all north America reptiles.
Adaptations Feared as deadly and aggressive, diamondbacks are actually highly averse to human contact and only attack in defense. Most bites occur when humans taunt or try to capture or kill a rattlesnake. They can occur Diamondback venom is a potent hem toxin that kills red blood cells and causes tissue damage. Bites are extremely painful and can be fatal to humans. However, antivenin is widely available throughout the snake's range, and bites rarely result in death. The diamond rattlesnake behavior is really bad if you try to mess with a eastern diamond rattlesnake then it will try to bit you and it will hurt really bad.
Need to survive • Diamond rattlesnakes are natural exterminators surviving on such household pets as rats and mice as well as squirrels and birds.
Interesting facts • The eastern diamond rattlesnake is interesting because It has a rattle at the end of it’s tail. • The eastern diamond rattlesnake is so colorful.
Credits • http:http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/facts///whttp://www.animalpicturesarchive.com/ww.stmary.pvt.k12.de.us/Lib_Animal.html