The majority of predators are scared off by the rattle - it's not a 'natural' sound and most animals will flee from something they're unfamiliar with. Add to that - a highly-potent venomous bite - and the rattlesnake will survive most predators.
Rattlesnakes are both predators and prey.
Survive what? Please be specific. I high percentage of newborn rattlers do not survive long as they are eaten by a number of predators.
Rattlesnakes, like other species of snakes need adequate food and water to survive. They also need adequate shelter that will provide protection from the elements as well as protection from predators.
Rattly.
Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!
They find heat in rocks and crevices to keep warm, they also rattle their tails to alert predators, and use their tongues to search the air for food.
Humans, vultures, and rattlesnakes.
Rattlesnakes prefer the warmer temperate regions as well as the tropics.
All animals need water to survive.
Yes. They are prey to hawks, eagles, and kingsnakes.
One of the biggest predators of rattlesnakes is the hawk, particularly species like the red-tailed hawk. These birds of prey have keen eyesight and are adept at spotting rattlesnakes from the air. Other predators include larger mammals such as coyotes and some species of foxes, which can also hunt and consume rattlesnakes when the opportunity arises.
Bobcat, foxes, coyote, hawks, humans, large rattlesnakes.