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Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes of the genera Sistrurus and Crotalus within the subfamily Crotalinae. There are about 30 rattlesnake species, with many subspecies. Rattlesnakes have a tail rattle that creates a buzzing sound when threatened.

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How long are rattlesnakes when babies?

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It depends on the species. Diamondback rattlesnakes, the largest of the rattlers, have young that are 10 to 12 inches in length when born.

Can rattlesnakes climb a brick wall?

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They can strike from a short distance, about 2/3 of their total body length; but they cannot jump.

How big do rattlesnakes get?

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Size depends upon species. The smallest is the pygmy rattlesnake that is 14-22 inches long as an adult. The largest is the eastern diamondback which can approach (and some say exceed) 8 feet in length in an old adult. Most varieties average 3-4 feet in length as adults.

Do some western towns actually hold rattlesnake roundups?

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Rattlesnake roundups happen mainly in the Midwest and Southern US, not in the West. The main places are Texas and Oklahoma.

Do rattlesnakes live in every state in the us?

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Yes, rattlesnakes can be found in cities, especially in neighborhoods that are on the fringes of the city and close to the snake's habitat. I live in El Paso, Texas, and rattlesnakes are frequently found within the city limits.

Are rattlesnakes poisonis?

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No, they are not 'poisonous' but they are venomous. There is a big difference. Poison must be ingested to do its damage while venom is injected. You could safely et a rattlesnake unless you have an open sore in your mouth or digestive tract.

Are there rattlesnakes in Asia or Europe?

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No, rattlesnakes are found only in North, South and Central America, They are not found in Asia or Europe.

What is the scientific name for sidewinder rattlesnake?

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Crotalus Horridus Horridus and Crotalus Horridus Atricaudatus for the southern "canebrake" race.

Which state has the highest timber rattlesnake population?

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The timber rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, is found over much of the Midwest and eastern United States, in two subspecies. The canebrake rattlesnake, a paler southern race, is found in the deep south, inhabits lower regions than the nominate race.

What do a cobra and a rattlesnake have in common?

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Both are dangerous, venomous snakes. But the cobra is an elapid, and the rattler is a pit viper.

What is the size of a sidewinder rattlesnake?

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The Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is small compared to a lot of other Rattlesnake species. Usually about 2ft long.

What does it mean when a dog winks at you?

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It means it has something in its eye or something is irritating an eye.......no your dog does not have a crush on you.

Why do roadrunners eat rattlesnakes?

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Roadrunners are omnivores and will eat almost anything. They prefer such things as lizards, mice and snakes and do not hesitate to eat a rattler. It is not a campaign to rid the world of venomous snakes. The roadrunner simply sees a meal.

Do rattlesnakes have to be coiled to rattle?

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No, nor to strike.

Do female rattlesnakes nurse babies?

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Studies have shown that females may only have young every two to three years.

What is a rattlesnake's environment?

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Rattlesnakes are native to the Americas. They can be found from Southwestern Canada in North America to the Central Argentina in South America. They can be found in almost every type of habitat that can be found in these areas. The habitats include Prairies, Marshes, Deserts and Forests. They prefer open rocky areas where they can hide from large predators and identify plentiful prey like rodents, lizards etc that live amidst the rocks.

How do rattlesnakes catch their prey?

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Most rattlesnakes are 'ambush' snakes. They find a trail used by rodents (their favourite food) and wait until a mouse or rat walks along it. They strike at, and release the prey then, after waiting for the rodent to die, locate it by scent.
they bite them
they catch their prey by biting them with their fangs, which let off venom. the prey eventually dies after that. the venom is very strong. Rattle snakes catch their food by ambushing prey and injecting their venom into the bodys of the prey (rats, mice, etc.) to kill it. For u simpltons snaky come out . bite rat. rat dead. snaky eat.

Does the diamondback rattlesnake benefit the ecosystem?

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Both of your questions are yes, because it destroys rodents, which left unchecked can become a threat to crops, and spread disease.

How do diamondback rattlesnakes breathe?

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With a single lung, like all snakes (they have all the same organs we do, plus a Jacobson's organ like that found in cats).
A rattlesnake - like every other air-breathing animal on the planet - breathes through its lungs.

Is rattlesnakes multi-cellular or unicellular?

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A rattlesnake is multi-cellular, not unicellular.

What skin pattern does a rattlesnake have?

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There are about 36 species of rattlesnake and each have different patterns. Some have diamond-shaped markings, some have chevrons, etc.

What is the size of a massasauga rattlesnake?

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Depends on the age of the snake, they can average 18-30 inches and have been known to reach a length of 39 1/2 inches.

Does a rattlesnake find its dead mate?

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Nothing - Snakes don't 'mate for life' like birds and other animals. Once the mating is over - they go their separate ways and may never see each other again in their lifetime. The next time the female mates - it will more likely be with a completely different 'partner' than the last time.

World record biggest rattlesnake ever caught?

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eastern diamond 8.7 feet in lenght,found in the Florida marsh.

Update March 2009

15 foot Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake killed in Florida.

The world record is 96 inches (8 feet) killed in NC in 1959.

Do sidewinders eat?

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Birds of prey, Roadrunners, and man.