The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake at right, is the largest, most widespread and statistically the most dangerous serpent in the state.  Nearly all cases of snakebite treated in Texas hospitals are from this snake.

The one obvious thing that distinguishes a rattlesnake from all other snakes is the rattle.  The purpose of the rattle is to warn those who might harm the snake.  It will rattle if approached by a prey animal such as a mouse

This image is from the Charles Beckendorf Texas Wildlife book. The original was an acrylic painting on canvas (1992) and the size is approximately 14 X 11 inches.  The total edition size of this print is 500.

This is a part of the  Collection.