Introduces young readers to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of Diamondback rattlers with facts and colorful photos.

No venomous snake in North America is larger than the diamondback rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback species can stretch out to a sizable length of 8 feet! Young readers will get wrapped up in discovering the ostentatious ways diamondbacks behave in the face of predators and prey.

Its fangs are sharp and its venom is deadly. It has a tail that rattles to warn other animals to stay away. It’s a diamondback rattlesnake, and it can grow to be a whopping 8 feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds. Readers will enter the world of this fascinating predator. Beautiful photographs and fun facts explain how diamondbacks live, hunt, and grow to be one of the biggest snakes in the United States.

Briefly describes the appearance, habitat, behavior, senses, and the life cycle of rattlesnakes.

Beautiful photographs and fun facts explain how diamondbacks live, hunt, and grow to be one of the biggest snakes in the United States. English language learners receive engaging support from the authentic Spanish translation. Additional features such as fact boxes and maps make this an excellent resource for budding report writers.

Describes rattlesnakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans.

Did you know the rattlesnake is a member of the pit viper family? From its deadly fangs to its noisy tail, the western diamondback rattlesnake may leave you shaking with fear.