nw-western-dimond-back-rattle-snake

= Diamond-back Rattle Snake =

Physical description:[[image:Crotalus_atrox_001.jpg width="274" height="213" align="right"]]
It is brown, tan, and black it has diamonds (the shape) on its back hence the name diamond-back and has a rattle on the end of its tail.

Size:.
1-2 lbs. 30-84 in.

20 years. =Habitat:= They live in warm, dry, rocky climates(Deserts) They live in hotes or under rocks.

Range:
They live from Oregon down to mid Mexico (North to South) and from California to Texas (West to East).

Diet:
Small mammals and birds, and sometimes other reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Behavior & adaptations to its way of life:
It is agresive when in danger and will rattle its tail first when scared.

How it reproduces:
It reproduses internaly and lays 5-12 eggs each time.

Relationship to other animals (predator/prey, parasite, etc.):
Predators: Hawks, Bald Eagles, Roadrunners, and wild turkeys. Prey: small mammals and birds, and sometimes other reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Relationship to people:
Not much.

History:
I couldn't find any thing on this topic.

Status:
There are many hundereds live in the western area of North America.

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