In addition to its rattle, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, is characterized by gray or yellowish skin and a dark diamond pattern that is outlined in black. This snake is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina.
Typical adult length: 4-5 feet
Habitat: sandy, coastal areas
Defenses used: camouflaging, fleeing, rattling its tail (sometimes)
Bite severity: Bites from rattlesnakes are usually more severe than copperheads and are a medical emergency.
Call NC Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or chat from this site for snakebite treatment advice or for questions about the venomous snakes in our area.
