Animal Guide

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

40 destinations · 17 states

Native Range: Southeastern United States

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is a snake that often looks quieter than people expect. A large individual may lie coiled for long periods, its diamond-shaped markings blending into leaves, sand, or pine woodland. Look closely at the pattern and you can see the dark-edged diamonds running along the back, while the broad head and heavy body give the snake a powerful appearance. If it moves, the slow, deliberate progress is worth following with your eyes. The rattle at the tail is another feature to watch for, although it may remain still for much of the time. Eastern diamondbacks use heat-sensing pits near the eyes to detect warm prey, an ability that helps them hunt even when visibility is limited. Native to the southeastern United States, they occupy habitats ranging from pine forests to coastal areas. A zoo exhibit provides a safe chance to appreciate the details that camouflage can hide in the wild, especially the intricate pattern and the way the snake remains remarkably alert while barely moving.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Where to see Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

40 destinations across 17 states

40 destinations

Abilene Zoo

Abilene, TX

Alexandria Zoological Park

Alexandria, LA

Alligator Adventure

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham, AL

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge, LA

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL

Chehaw Park & Zoo

Albany, GA

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati, OH

Clyde Peeling's Reptiland

Allenwood, PA

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Powell, OH

Dallas Zoo

Dallas, TX

Denver Zoo

Denver, CO

Ellen Trout Zoo

Lufkin, TX

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth, TX

Gatorland

Orlando, FL

Greenville Zoo

Greenville, SC

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL

Louisville Zoo

Louisville, KY

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Nashville, TN

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Pine Knoll Shores, NC

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC

Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City, OK

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh, PA

Reptile Lagoon

Hamer, SC

Reptile World Serpentarium

St Cloud, FL

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Columbia, SC

Saint Louis Zoo

St. Louis, MO

San Diego Zoo

San Diego, CA

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Gainesville, FL

South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, SC

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

St. Augustine, FL

Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island, NY

The Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Toledo, OH

Tulsa Zoo

Tulsa, OK

Utah's Hogle Zoo

Salt Lake City, UT

Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

ZooAmerica

Hershey, PA

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Tampa, FL

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