Noun: Crotalus adamanteus
- Large, venomous rattlesnake species known for its diamond-shaped pattern along its back; found in North America
"The eastern Crotalus adamanteus is the largest venomous snake in North America";
- diamondback, diamondback rattlesnake
Type of: rattler [N. Amer, informal], rattlesnake
Encyclopedia: Crotalus adamanteus