Safety note: Venomous — keep distance
The Red Diamond Rattlesnake is a large, reddish-pink rattlesnake endemic to coastal southern California and Baja California. Despite its large size and potent venom, it has a calm temperament and is reluctant to strike.
Habitat
Coastal chaparral, rocky slopes, and desert edges in southern California
Diet
Rabbits, rodents, and birds
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Red Diamond Rattlesnake
The best time to see a Red Diamond Rattlesnake is February–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,707 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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