They might if they see it as a threat and have no way of escaping it. Otherwise, they will mostly leave the rattlers alone and stay away from the venomous snake.
Yes, if the horse steps on it, or gets too close. It's almost always a defensive action.
Yes, eagles will kill and eat rattlesnakes.
they can kill you
no
NO, gopher snakes do not kill rattle snakes.
It can depend. Usually, foxes would try to avoid snakes and snakes foxes. But, if the two were to get in a fight, there are too many variable to come up with an answer. Foxes can kill rattlesnakes, but it can also be the other way around.
Yes
Yes, if you do not seek medical attention.
Yes if it can be avoided.
they don't all the do is kill people
No there are no Rattlesnakes on Martha's Vineyard. However there are Rattlesnakes in Massachusetts. They are called Timber Rattlesnakes and they are found in the Blue Hills Reservation near Boston, and the Connecticut River Valley and the Berkshires. Rattlesnakes in Massachusetts are ENDANGERED so it is illegal to kill, Harm, or Harass these reptiles.
Two of the three species found there, eastern diamondback, and timber rattlesnakes are protected.
No, if done properly by a professional, there is no danger to the snake.