Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake or Texas Diamondback (Crotalus atrox) is a venomous rattlesnake species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. This snake's venom varies depending on the region. The ones that live in the northernmost portions of the Southwest use hemotoxin to kill prey. And the southernmost variety uses neurotoxin to kill prey. Some populations even use a deadly cocktail of both. They usually go for prey smaller than a jackrabbit. This includes mice, voles, quails, lizards, shrews, kangaroo rats, and large invertebrates such as scorpions, tarantulas, and centipedes. Owls, eagles, [[:Category:Hawks|hawks], roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyotes, bobcats and skunks are predators who look at these snakes as a source of food.