Do rabbits snort when they are scared?

Answer 1

Yes, they do, they squeak to communicate and also, it sounds horrible but when being hunted and killed they make an awful noise.

Rabbits are mostly silent but they do make noises; and some rabbits are more "vocal" than others. Noises that rabbits can make include:

• tooth-purring (soft, gentle, rhythmic tooth-grinding): indicates pleasure, contentment
• tooth grinding (loud, crunchy): indication of pain
• grunt/honk (a low, bass noise): indication of excitement, interest, happiness
• growl/bark (a loud sharp noise): expression of aggression (anger/fear)
• scream (blood-curdling): indication of sudden extreme pain or fear-of-death panic
• squeak/snort (snuffly sound): indicates pleasure while grooming or eating (or could be a sign of sinus trouble -- see a rabbit-savvy vet if you're unsure)
• foot thump (loud and singular, not like Thumper's thump-thump-thump): indicates a warning of danger, or expression of frustration/anger
• mating noises: you might hear the grunt/honk during courtship and the squeak/snort during intercourse (sometimes with an element of a weak scream to it)

Rabbits can also be noisy by throwing their toys or dishes around, rattling cage bars, etc.

Answer 2

Rabbits do make a sound that is like a snort, but it is really a growl. In bunny language it means "Back off!!" It may be accompanied by a thump of the foot. or if you meant drugs then...HELL NO!

Answer 3

I just had an experience the other day. They either a) run or b) make a hissing sound and lunge. If they feel cornered they will scratch and/or bite! Be careful! Rabbits are glorified rodents and they should be treated with caution, like any other pet.

Answer 4

Rabbits will thump their back legs if they are trying to warn others of danger.

If a rabbit is being chased chances are it will run away VERY fast!

If they are aware of danger but don't want to make predators aware of them, they will make themselves as close to the ground as possible with their ears pinned back!

Answer 5

No rabbits will not snort, they will scream their heads off like a pig does without the snorting..lol. Hope this helped.

Answer 6

Because they want to get rid of any excess waste before they run away.

e.g. If a rabbit saw a fox, it would poo to make it lighter so that he could run faster.

Answer 7

Yes, it is a warning sound for the rest of the warren. It lets them know there is danger.

Answer 8

they hide, run away, or if they are trapped they shake and look terrified...