Meet Edgar the Magnificent
By Richard Bartlett · December 13, 2021 9:45 am
Edgar at age 20. Species: Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus. Photographed: 29 Oct 2021. Age: 4 days over 20 years. Current Length: 7 feet 2 inches. Where: Off display but ensconced at the Central Florida Zoo, Sanford FL. Comments by Nick Clark, Supervisor: “A bit overweight but very placid, Edgar’s namesake is Edgar Winter an albino blues musician. Most the kids nowadays have no idea who that is, so even when I explain the names origin I receive blank stares and any humor that was intended is lost. For the "story of Edgar" Fred Antonio and I wrote a paper that was published in the 1st volume of "Biology of Rattlesnakes" Reproduction in the Eastern Diamond-Backed Rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, under Optimal Conditions in Captivity. It tells of Edgar's birth and the following 3 breeding and birthing events.” My comments: To all at the Central Florida Zoo who allowed me photographic access to Edgar, Many, many, thanks.
Edgar, 7 feet 2 inches in length.
Edgar, overall.
