![]() ![]() Western Ribbon Snake Western Ribbon Snake This gray and brown snake prefers to hide below shrubs and bushes during periods of inactivity. While common in the state, the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake might not be as easy to spot during the day. This is a potent snake that hunts and night and maybe in the morning. Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes are known for feeding almost exclusively on mammals. The snake has been shown to grow up to 5 feet in the wild and up to 7 feet in captivity. Its venom attacks the circulatory system and it often prompts muscle catabolism, a process where certain proteins in the muscles are destroyed. One of the common snakes in Texas, the Western Diamon-backed Rattlesnake is responsible for most bites around the country. Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeĬommon name: Western diamond-back rattlesnake or Texas diamond-back They squeeze prey until their cardiovascular system is suppressed, killing the prey before eating it. Western Ratsnakes use constriction as a preying technique. Western Ratsnakes have a varied diet, mainly comprised of vertebrates such as rats and young rabbits. The versatile nature of the snake is also seen in its habitats which range from rocky mountains to woodlands. They can climb a tree on the tree trunk without the aid of branches. Western Ratsnakes are known for their innate ability to climb trees. It represents an agile non-venomous species. The Western Ratsnake is the most common snake species in Texas. Common name: Western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, simply black snake ![]()
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