Eastern Diamondbacks are huge, thick-bodied snakes with beautiful, intricate patterns that provide excellent camouflage. They are declining throughout their range and it's a privilege to see one.
SE Georgia, 4.25.25
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Our host texted us that he had a "nice" EDB about half a mile from us. As we raced off to see it, this (first image) was in our way. Second image: the "nice" EDB, a real lunker. I wish we could have measured and weighed it.
SE Georgia 4.27.25
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A diamond in the (Muhly Grass) rough.
SE Georgia, 4.27.25
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It never gets old.
This was #10 of 16 on a very good 4-day trip. Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, SE Georgia, 4.27.25
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That adrenaline surge when your target species is crossing the trail.
Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, SE Georgia, 4.26.25
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A not-very-difficult Where's Waldo.
First, AFTER he crawled off of the road into the muhly grass habitat.
Second, on the edge of the road before retreating.
Eastern Diamondback, SE Georgia, 4.27.25
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Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake double.
Gery has one on the road behind the vehicle (third photo), while I have one coiled in front of it (second photo). When we each got a good look, we yelled "Switch!" and sprinted to each other's snake.
SE Georgia.
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Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus), our largest rattlesnake species. This is one of three rattlesnake species found in Florida, two belonging to the genus Crotalus, the other belonging to the genus Sistrurus. While not the most toxic snake in Florida (that would be the eastern coral snake), it does have the most dangerous bite due to a high venom yield & the type of toxins found in the venom. Coral snakes have a slow acting neurotoxin, & when promptly treated, you see no real damage. The primary toxin found in C. adamanteus will have high concentrations of hemotoxins, & even with antivenin, will likely produce severe swelling, bruising, & blistering. Some C. adamanteus are being found to have higher concentrations of neurotoxins, & myotoxins. Prey source has been ruled out due to other EBD in close proximity have been found to have higher concentrations of the standard hemotoxins. Natures evolution is truly fascinating.

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) cruised, & saved after some hillbilly asked if I’d put it back in the road, so that he could run it over. (Always carry hooks with you for situations such as).

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I had a productive field herping weekend in SE Georgia, starting with 16 Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes.
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