The Western Diamondback demonstrates its defense! On #WorldSnakeDay we celebrate these fascinating reptiles with a PSA. Did you know rattlesnakes don’t know how to be aggressive? What some might interpret as aggressive behaviors are actually high-level defense behaviors, and only occur when lower-level defense behaviors like camouflage, escaping, hissing, or rattling are no longer an option. The best way to respect the snek and avoid a bite? Keep your eyes peeled, watch your step, and give them

67K views · 719 reactions | The EASTERN diamondback! While most are...

10K views · 35 reactions | Venom extraction Eastern diamondback rattlesnake ( Crotalus adamanteus) | Kentucky Reptile Zoo | Facebook

15K views · 461 reactions |  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Rattling its Tail!  #EasternDiamondback #Rattlesnake #SnakeLover #WildlifePhotography #Venom #Herpetology #ReptileWorld #SnakeOfInstagram #Venomous #Wildlife #HerpNation #NatureReel #SnakeWatch #HerpLife #WildlifeConservation | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook

87K views · 1K reactions | This is an extract from my docu-series Snake Heroes USA. In this short video, you can clearly see how the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake rattles its tail to ward off any potential predator. This is the longest venomous snake in North America and even though it is highly venomous and should not be underestimated, snakebites from this species are rare and it is usually very reluctant to bite.  #venom #snakes #rattlesnake | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook