These factors, as well as others, make this a snake that should be simply left alone and not bothered. It can strike up to 2/3 its body length; a 6-foot (183 cm) individual may strike 4 feet (122 cm). Description: The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the 32 species of rattlesnake currently recognized. The mortality rate from a full bite is about 40 percent. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a large, impressive, and potentially dangerous snake. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake : The Eastern Diamondback is a large dangerous snake - the venom can kill humans. Baby Eastern Diamondback Freeware TheCuteKid Baby Photo Contest Wallpaper v.1 www.theCuteKid.com Baby Photo Contest Winner - Baby Modeling Wallpaper of the 2008 CuteKid of The Year Kaylee who is the offical CuteKid Photo Contest Winner. They are large, heavy-bodied snakes with large, broad heads with two light lines on the face. Adults are usually 33-72 in (84-183 cm) long, but …