Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) - Venomous. Description: The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the 32 species of rattlesnake currently recognized. They are large, heavy-bodied snakes with large, broad heads with two light lines on the face. Adults are usually 33-72 in (84-183 cm) long, but the largest individual on record was 96 in (244 cm). Mature snakes can tip the scales at over 10 lbs.
Most of the time, no apparent cause for night leg cramps can be identified. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with age. Pregnant women also have a higher likelihood of having night leg cramps. Several conditions, such as kidney failure and diabetic nerve damage, are known to cause night leg cramps.
I am a 60-year-old male and for several years I have been experiencing twitching of the muscle in both calves. It causes small dimples to appear and disappear in the flesh. It seems to be continuous and is most noticeable when lying in bed at night, although it stops when I move. Occasionally, it will cause a spasm or cramp. I take medication for blood pressure and cholesterol and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about two years ago, but this leg problem pre-dates this. C.F.R, Taunton, Somerset. What you have is a harmless, and common, neurological condition which causes involuntary twitching in various muscles â in your case, in the legs. The condition can also affect the arms, the face and even the tongue, although the eyelids are the most common site.