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Crotalus adamanteus (Eastern diamondback rattlesnake)

Crotalus adamanteus, also commonly known as Eastern diamondback rattlesnake which is that of the venomous pit viper species that hail from Southeastern United States. It is known to be the heaviest venomous snake in America and they are also happen to be the biggest rattlesnakes. They can grow up to 240cm long when they reached adulthood. Their color scheme consist of brownish, brownish-yellow, brownish-grey or olive ground color accompanied with black diamond shaped spots. That aside, their venom is really lethal to human, earning them 'most dangerous venomous snakes in America'.