Crotalus adamanteus, commonly known as the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, is the largest venomous snake in North America. It is known for its distinctive diamond-shaped patterns along its back and a characteristic rattle on its tail. Habitats include pine forests, coastal areas, and dry prairies in the southeastern United States. This species is an ambush predator, often lying in wait for rodents and small mammals. Despite its fearsome reputation, it plays a crucial role in controlling rodent populations.

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is native to the southeastern United States. Its range extends along the coastal plains from southeastern North Carolina through Florida, and westward to eastern Louisiana. The species is most commonly found in Florida and southern Georgia.

Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes inhabit a variety of environments, primarily preferring dry, sandy areas. These include longleaf pine and wiregrass ecosystems, pine flatwoods, sandhills, coastal dunes, and dry prairies. The climate in these regions is generally warm and humid, with mild winters and hot summers.

As ambush predators, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes play a significant role in controlling rodent populations in their ecosystems. They are adapted to blend into their surroundings, utilizing their cryptic coloration for camouflage. These snakes typically occupy burrows of gopher tortoises or armadillos for shelter and thermoregulation, demonstrating a reliance on these species for survival.