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They use there rattles by simply moving the muscle in there tail. They use it to scare away predators.
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∙ 8y agoRattlesnakes use their rattles to warn larger animals, especially large hoofed animals, of their presence to avoid being stepped on.
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∙ 8y agoIt is used, primarily, as a warning of their presence. "Hey, watch out and do not step on me or things could go quite badly for both of us."
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Why do rattlesnakes have rattles?
Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!
How did the rattlesnakes get its name?
the rattles in its tail. :)
Do rattlesnakes have butts?
Rattlesnakes have an anal opening but no butt around it.
How do rattlesnakes increase their chances of survival?
~They use their rattles to distract their attacker so they can strike at them and get away ~they can use there venom to bite the attacker.
Do asps have rattle tails?
No, only rattlesnakes have rattles on their tails.
Do pit vipers have rattles?
Yes, pit vipers do have rattles. Also, similarly to rattlesnakes, pit vipers have two organs that can sense radiation around them.
Why do rattlesnakes shake their rattles when enemies approach?
try rattle their tails to signal there presence
Do copperhead snakes have rattles?
There are 4 species of snakes referred to as "copperheads" but since the question was about having rattles, we may assume the person posing the question was referring to the Agkistrodon contortrix which shares its range with several types of rattlesnakes.Although both copperheads and rattlesnakes are in the Family Viperidae and the Sub-family Crotilinae, the copperhead is from the genus Agkistrodon whereas rattlesnakes are all from the genus Croatalus. Only rattlesnakes (Croatalus) have rattles (or rattlers for that matter).By the way, with respect to the other 3 "copperheads":The Australian Copperhead isn't even the same family (Elapidae)The Chinese Copperhead is the same sub-family, but is from the genus Deinagkistrodon.The Elaphe radiata, or copperhead rat snake is a non-venomous species found in southern Asia which is from a different family too (Colubridae).... and as already stated - since they are not rattlesnakes, they don't have rattles either.
How often do rattlesnakes get new rattles?
They normally drop their rattles when they get about ten segments long. Then they regrow the rattle.
What do ojibwe people use rattles for?
i think ojibwe people use rattles for culture ocations
What are rattlesnakes rattles made out of?
Rattles are made of keratin, a tough protein substance that makes up the outer layer of skin in humans and most other mammals as well as snakes. It also is what makes up nails and horns.
Why do rattlesnakes move their tails?
Rattlesnakes have a series of hard beads or 'rattles' at the end of their tail. the rattlesnake sheds and this creates the rattles. thus the more it sheds the more rattles it has . It vigorously vibrates the rattle when it feels threatened. The noise made by the rattle is a defense mechanism and serves as a warning to any potential predator. If the noise does not ward off the predator, the next defense is usually a lightening fast lunge and venomous bite.Not all rattlesnakes rattlelong rattles are fragile and break frequently, so a 4-year-old rattlesnake may have more than a 10-year-old rattlesnake.(Why) That question is really undetermined. Most herpetologist would say it is out of nervousness. For rattlers it can also be a warning (Hey, Stay away from me) Rattlesnakes are not the only snakes that shake their tails. You can find this behavior in almost every other species. Rattler's are just known for it more,because of the very ominous sound and bite that generally follows
