Just a few pics of some Eastern Diamondbacks I am working with. All of these in the pics are local to my area. Easterns are a personal favorite. I have worked with them for years. After a brief break from herps all together, I have gotten back into it and focusing on Crotalids and primarily the adamanteus. I have seen hundreds in my lifetime and must say the natural locale varitaions have always peeked my interest. The variances range from super high contrast specimans, low contrast light phased individuals, almost black "melanistic" phase. The pattern can also vary. Some old timers refer to certain specimans as "heartback" due to the diamond pattern resembling the heart shape. I look at every one I see as unique, because no two are exactly the same. Here are a few examples of the specimans in my area. The ones I see in this area have some smoking colors. Very nice contrast with an array of colors splashed throughout. I would love to offer a better description, but I am color blind aka color deficient and don't see things in the same light as most other human beings...so you insight and thoughts are greatly appreciated. thanks
this pic is a great example of high contrast. This female has been paired with another high contrast male. Her pattern is also very aberrant.
the pic below is the of her and the male she is paired with. He is 60" in length and quite the looker himself.
here is a pic of a large Male I was able to remove from someones property and relocate nearby on protected lands.
the pic below is of a a pair of 2011 offspring. Another great example of the high contrast individuals.
Below is a 2012 neonate female. A solid pattern and great color.
Below is a south Ga. female I was given to try and rehab. This snake was so emaciated I consider euthanizing her. After some TLC she has come a long way. She is a little different from the others above.
Another high contrast male
below is a 2011 male This snake was found one county over floating several hundred yards offshore in the middle of a lake surrounded by jet skis and boats. The paddle was raised to kill when a friend swooped him in and saved the day. I dont know how to describe it other than low contrast color variance..being color blind stinks!!
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