eastern diamondback rattlesnake

Every good cowboy western features a cameo by one of the most famous vipers, the diamondback rattlesnake. Known for the distinctive, advanced warning system on its tail, these deadly hunters are one of the most evolved species of snake around the world. Of the different kinds of this hunter found only in North America, the diamondback gets its name from the diamond-shaped pattern running across its body. Featuring brilliant photographs of this beautiful snake in its natural habitat, young readers will take a tour of what makes this snake so advanced among other snakes.

Up close look at diamondback rattlesnakes, and how they can grow to be a 8 feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds.

Provides details about the diamondback rattlesnake, describing its behavior, habitat, physical features, life cycle, and diet.

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to the diamondback rattlesnakes.

"Describes rattlesnakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"-- Provided by publisher.

Provides details about the diamondback rattlesnake, describing its behavior, habitat, physical features, life cycle, and diet.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, hunting and eating habits, hibernation, reproduction, and molting of diamondback rattlesnakes, and discusses their usefulness to humans.

This book describes the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, babies, and the survival skills of diamondback rattlesnakes.