Issued as part of the ongoing Bicentennial celebration, the 13Â¢ State Flags pane was a first in U.S. history. This was the first time a pane with 50 face-different stamps was issued.
NON-VENOMOUS. NON-VENOMOUS. Description: A greenish-brown snake with a diamond-like pattern on its back and dark bars on the sides of its body. The belly scales are yellow with dark markings on the sides. Males are smaller and thinner than females and they have small bumps on their chin.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) Possibly one of the most enigmatic reptiles to reside in the lone star state. The Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is also one of the most misunderstood of Texas' reptiles. Cold-blooded, calculating, and honery are some of the attributes credited to this reptile. Yet, despite this negative portrayal, it has become a hallmark symbol of the rugged west.