In the field, Crotalus adamanteus is estimated to live an average of ten years or more and up to 20 years (Studenroth, 2001). The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake possesses very few enemies as an adult, with only deer, pigs, and humans documented as killers of an adult snake. The name adamanteus is Latin meaning diamond or lozenge-shaped, referring to the shape of the dorsal body markings (McCranie, 1980).
Perrin, Texas. Perrin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 500, and it is located at the intersection of US HWY 281 and FM 2210. It was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town's founder, Louis Perrin.
Fort Stockton is a city in Pecos County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,846 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is located at 30Â°53â²29â³N 102Â°53â²6â³W / 30.89139Â°N 102.885Â°W / 30.89139; -102.885 (30.891383, -102.885032). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.3 kmÂ²), all of it land.