What is Diamondback rattlesnake?
The '''diamondback rattlesnake''' is a very poisonous [[rattlesnake]]. Diamondbacks are found from [[Florida]] to [[California]]. The bite from a big rattlesnake can hold enough poison to kill a person.<ref name=rc/> However, if the victim gets to a [[Medical doctor|doctor]] quickly enough, he or she can usually survive.<ref name=rc/> People who spend time in regions where diamondback rattlesnakes live should take a few [[wikt:precaution|precautions]]. People must be especially careful around [[cave]]s. Rattlesnakes sometimes [[wikt:hibernate|hibernate]] in caves during cool weather. People can listen carefully for its unusual rattling noise, to know where it is hiding.<ref name=rc>{{cite book |title= Reading Comprehension: The World's Most Dangerous Animals|last= Muller|first= Stephanie|others= Kathleen Wiseman, Julie M. Smith, Cynthia Ellis, Alexandra Corona|publisher= Steck-Vaughn Company|isbn= 0-7398-5824-6|pages= 94}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Vipers]] [[Category:Snakes of North America]]