The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox ... Unlike many other snakes, diamondbacks do not lay eggs; instead, the eggs develop inside the mother, and she gives birth to fully formed ...

DESCRIPTION: The eastern diamondback is the largest rattlesnake in the world. Adults are typically four to five feet long and weigh four to five pounds. A big snake may reach six feet in length and ...

As several guessed, the creature is a Western diamondback rattlesnake, according to the ... insects, bird's eggs and young birds." In urban areas, a snake's penchant for rodents comes in handy ...