Some populations dwindle, such as the Ridge-nose rattlesnake, the Massasauga, and the Twin-spotted rattlesnake, along with a myriad of other subspecies. I would say that rattlesnake round-ups are the biggest threat to rattlers, although the round-ups do only affect a few species. People also need to be less quick to kill a rattlesnake on "their" property.
Yes, the rattle is actually quite fragile and may break off when the snake is traversing rough, rocky terrain. Also, as the snake grows and the number of rattle segments increases, the entire structure becomes a bit unstable and may break.
it depends in which region your in if it some where its cold,snowy,etc yes if its hot, humid,etc then no
No, they are not rare. However, they are usually quite secretive and are rarely seen, even in areas with high populations of rattlers.
over hunting and lose of habitat
No they are very common.
The possessive form for "the rattle of the snake" is the snake's rattle.
The Arizona black rattlesnake is black and has a rattle.
Yes all rattle snakes are reptiles.
It's not really known, but it is said that hissing is a form of communication. Rattle snakes rattle their rattle to communicate too.
Rat snakes and rattle snakes are not the same thing. Rat snakes are constrictors, and have little to no venom. Rattle snakes are venomous and have large quantities of venom. Rat snakes are commonly kept as pets, but rattlesnakes are not.
Rattle snakes are their prey.
rattle snakes
absolutely, lots of snakes, especially rattle snakes
Rattle snakes eat lizards and small rodents such as ground squirrels, small rabbits, rats and mice.
The height of a rattle snake is about 15 feet.
rattle snakes are carnivore they eat meat
NO, gopher snakes do not kill rattle snakes.