How big is the rattle snake?

There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.

There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.

The Eastern Diamondback NEVER averaged 7 ft., the average is more in the range of 3-4 ft. thae largest Diamondback ever authenicated was slightly over 8 ft.. Today a 6 ft. Diamondback is considered a very large snake. Of course due to the advances in captive care Diamondback have quite frequently gown to 7 ft.>