what are the differences between the Western and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes? Is this the same animal?
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These are different species. The Eastern Diamondback is Crotalus adamanteus, and the Western Diamondback is Crotalus atrox. \nThe Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake can be larger, with a record length of 8 feet. It lives in dry habitats, and its populations are endangered. The color of the tail is brownish or gray with black rings. \nThe Western Diamondback has a white tail with black rings. \n\nThere are many differences between these species, apart from their geographic distribution. Check the links :-)
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check if there is a rattle snake inside!!\nlol j/k
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The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest and most dangerous of Florida's native snakes, and is one of the most poisonous snakes of the world. It is large in size, has a high quantity of venom, aggressive defensive tactics and tremendous striking speed, thus making this snake one to be treated with extreme caution. Although it may attain a body length of over eight feet, it is rare to find an Eastern Diamondback over seven feet long. Rattlesnakes feed on small warm-blooded animals, mainly rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, and sometimes birds. When disturbed, rattlesnakes assume a defensive position with the body coiled around and the head and neck raised in an S-position. From this stance, the rattler can deliver the venomous strike. It almost always gives a warning rattle of the tail first. The Eastern Diamondback occurs in every Florida county and prefers rural scrub pine areas. Average adult size is 36-72 inches, and the record is 96 inches.\n \n The Canebrake Rattlesnake, also called the Timber Rattlesnake, is restricted mainly to northern Florida but has been reported as far south as Alchua County. I doubt you'll ever see one in Orlando. This snake is the southern subspecies of the timber rattlesnake found in more northern portions of the United States. As with other rattlesnakes, the head is much wider than the neck. It is smaller and more slender in build than the average Diamondback. Florida specimens seldom measure more than five feet in length. The Timber Rattler is usually found in the flatwoods, fields and around farms. Average adult size is 36-60 inches, and the record is 74.5 inches. There's no snake repellant to keep away Canebrakes! \n \n The Pygmy Rattlesnake, also called ground rattler, is common throughout Florida. It is found in every county. Its rattle is small and slender and produces a sound like the buzzing of an insect, which may be difficult for people to hear. Most pygmy rattlers measure less than 18 inches in length. It feeds on small frogs, lizards, mice and other snakes. The Pygmy has a feisty disposition, and is quick to strike. Luckily, it usually does not inject enough venom to kill an adult human. However, the venom is extremely painful and damaging to tissue. You do not want to receive a Pigmy Rattler bite! Get pest control for snakes first. Average adult size is 12-24 inches, and the record is 31 inches.
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Here is a very good site, hope this helps.\nhttp://www.coopsjokes.com/amz/amzrept.htm\nHere are some other interesting facts, I got them from watching the Discovery Channel.\n-The basilisk (or Jesus Christ) lizard has the ability to walk on water.\n-Recently a two headed albino snake was put up for sale.  Albino alligators are also known to exist.\n-Cottonmouth rattlesnakes were given their name because the insides of their mouths are white.\n-Snakes can dislocate their jaws to swallow prey whole.  I know that some species of snake can consume deer whole.
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Mountain Blue Bird is the only thing that looks similar in my Audubon Bird Guide to the Western Region.  \n\nhttp://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?fr=FP-pull-web-t&p=Mountain%20Bluebird
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night snake (Hypsiglena torquata)\n\nOrder: Squamata\nFamily: Colubridae (colubrid snakes)\nSpanish names: culebra\n\nDistinguishing Features\nThis small 12 to 26 inch (30 to 66 cm) snake has a triangular-shaped head, a dark eyestripe, and elliptical pupils; it is often mistaken for a young rattlesnake. The night snake is easily distinguished from the latter by a tail that tapers to a point and the absence of a rattle. The night snake has a pair of large, dark brown or black blotches on the neck immediately behind the head. It is pale gray, light brown, or beige with dark gray, brown, or black blotches on the back and sides; the underside is white. \n\n \nRange \nThe range of this snake extends from British Columbia through the western United States and south to Guerrero, Mexico.\n\nHabitat \nA habitat generalist, the night snake is found in rocky areas of grassland, chaparral, desertscrub, woodland, moist mountain meadows, and thornscrub from sea level to 8700 feet (2650 m). \n\nLife History \nSeldom encountered during the day, this nocturnal snake is often seen crossing roads at night. The night snake preys upon lizards, small snakes, frogs, salamanders, and small mice, which it subdues with its mild venom; this venom poses no threat to humans. Young night snakes feed upon insects. If disturbed, the night snake raises its head and weaves, hisses, and flattens its neck in threat. Two to 9 eggs are laid spring through summer.\n------------------------------------\nNight Snake \nHypsiglena torquata \n\nThe Night Snake is at home in a wide variety of climates, from the temperate northwestern United States to tropical Mexico. Like other snakes that are active after dark, it has vertical pupils. It is seen most frequently crossing warm back roads at night. It feeds on lizards, snakes, and frogs. While harmless to humans, the Night Snake has enlarged, grooved teeth that hold prey while a mild venom subdues it.\n\nLook For: A tan to gray snake with dark spots on back and a pair of large dark blotches on the neck. Vertical pupils.\n\nLength: 12-26".\n\nHabitat: Deserts, grasslands, chaparral, brushlands, mountain meadows.\n\nRange: Most of California, eastern Oregon, and Washington south through Nevada and Utah to central Texas.\n---------------------------------------\nKey Characteristics \nBronze/copper eye color, with a vertical pupil \nSmooth scales \nSmall size \nTan ground color with brown saddles/blotches \n\nGeneral Description:\nNight Snakes are smooth scaled snakes with striking bronze/copper colored eyes that have vertical pupils.  These features help distinguish them from Gopher Snakes, which are similarly colored but have keeled scales and round pupils.  Night Snakes have a dorsal coloration that consists of a tan ground color that is marked by contrasting brown saddles and lateral (side) spots.  The darker brown color also extends from the eyes onto the neck and forms a blotch at the base of the head.  This dark eye-line contrasts with the light (white or cream) colored labial area.  Night Snakes have a solid, pearly-white ventral coloration that is usually iridescent.  Night Snakes are mildly venomous (although not dangerous to humans), and when they are threatened they may coil their body and thrust the coils towards the offender.  While in this defensive posture, the head is flattened into a triangular shape.\n\nNight Snakes are small snakes, generally less than 61 cm (24 in.) in total length (Storm and Leonard 1995).\n\nNight Snakes, like most other snakes from Idaho, mate in the spring and lay 3-9 eggs that hatch later in the summer (Storm and Leonard 1995).  The juveniles resemble the adults.\n\nHabitat:\nNight Snakes are nocturnal, making them difficult to find.  They can be encountered by turning objects or during the night on desert roads.  These snakes inhabit desert lowlands that generally have a rocky component, although they can be found in areas lacking rocks, provided there are rodent burrows (Storm
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Snakes have a reduced or absent left lung; the right lung is long and extends along much of its trunk; it looks like a pink elastic and many-celled pantyhose.\n\nBoas and pythons usually have two functional lungs.
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There are a fair amount of snakes in Kuwait and I am not sure of them all, but some of the more commons are sand vipers (venomous), Awl Headed Snakes, Sand Boas, Black Desert Cobras (Venomous), several Fals Horned Vipers(Venomous), and a couple of rear fanged snakes.
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Here is one with map and rattlesnake info.
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both are different species belonging to same genus
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The difference is only a very slight genetic difference. There is no difference in their physical appearance.\n\nAccording to my sources:\n\n"The scientists found no genetic differences between the samples from peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sumatra, slight differences between the eastern and western Sumatran populations, and larger differences between the Bornean rhino and the other populations. The findings indicate the Bornean rhino has been separated from the other subpopulations for a longer period of time, Professor Melnick said, allowing the development of genetic distinctions, which are probably both adaptations to local conditions and neutral mutations."
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No, they are different animals.
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It would be really nice if people didn't just take guesses at the answers. Every single person who has answered so far has given false information.\n\nCrocodiles are not marine animals. Some species of crocodiles will live in brackish or tidal water and travel in the ocean. Many crocodile species are entirely confined to freshwater habitats. Some alligators will also live in brackish or tidal water and travel in the ocean.\n\nCrocodiles are notlarger than alligators. Many crocodile species are much smaller than the majority of alligator species.\n\nNor do crocodiles have broader snouts, in fact exactly the opposite. With the exception of one species alligators  will always have a much broader snout than a crocodile of the same size. Alligators have a wide "U"-shaped, rounded snout (like a shovel), whereas crocodiles tend to have longer and more pointed "V"-shaped noses.\n\nThe other easy to spot difference is that in alligators the top jaw is wider than the bottom, whereas in crocs the two jaws are the same width.
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Sidewinder it is a species of rattle snake found in the American southwest and in Mexico
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It looks the same on the east coast as it would anywhere else.\n\nReally, it looks like a prairie dog.\n\nhttp://www.hempology.com/textbook/images/pics/gopher.jpg
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...makes sense...call a rattlesnake and \nit will come right to you.  I've called\nrattlesnakes out of the barn many times.
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EASTERN BLUEBIRD\n-----------------------------------\n\nI found it from this\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newyork/\n\nmore info about the bird\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Easternbluebird.shtml