Comments: These snakes are highly venomous!!! Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are easily irritated and usually stand their ground when approached, shaking their tail to make the classic buzzing sound. Rattlesnakes have been called the gentleman of snakes because they announce their presence before they strike. Since these snakes grow to such a large size the amount of venom that can be delivered in a bite is considerable, which many believe make the eastern diamondback the most dangerous of the pit vipers in Louisiana!
