3.6K views · 42 reactions | Western diamondback rattlesnake ( Crotalus atrox) | Kentucky Reptile Zoo | Facebook

Frostina, the western Diamondback rattlesnake! #rattlesnake #rattler #crotalus #venomoussnakes #snakes #crotalusatrox | Mark’s Reptiles

"This 3.5 foot Western Diamond Back rattlesnake was found with her 16 babies in a work area at the Sunstate Equipment Company on 290 here in Manor. These snakes should never be handled and should be reported to Animal Control for removal." - Manor Police Department | The National Desk - TND

The Western Diamondback demonstrates its defense! On #WorldSnakeDay we celebrate these fascinating reptiles with a PSA. Did you know rattlesnakes don’t know how to be aggressive? What some might interpret as aggressive behaviors are actually high-level defense behaviors, and only occur when lower-level defense behaviors like camouflage, escaping, hissing, or rattling are no longer an option. The best way to respect the snek and avoid a bite? Keep your eyes peeled, watch your step, and give them

It’s a slithery Saturday and we’re bringing you even more facts about the western diamondback rattlesnake! Did you know that rattlesnakes are considered threats to multiple large animals? Deer, antelope, cows and even horses see diamondback rattlesnakes as threats and will try to trample or stomp the snakes to protect themselves! A rattlesnake's rattle is made of keratin, the same protein that makes up our hair and nails. Their rattles are hollow and actually make a sound as the layers of rattle

38K views · 388 reactions | Can a roadrunner out-run a western diamondback rattlesnake and its immobilizing venom? See them face off: | National Geographic TV | Facebook