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Rattlesnakes lie in wait for their prey, or hunt for it in holes. The prey is killed quickly with a venomous bite as opposed to constricting. If the bitten prey moves away before dying, the rattlesnake can follow it by its scent. When it locates the fallen prey, it checks for signs of life by prodding with its snout, flicking its tongue, and using its sense of smell. Once the prey has become incapacitated, the rattlesnake locates its head by odors emitted from the mouth. The prey is then ingested head-first, which allows wings and limbs to fold at the joints in a manner which minimizes the girth of the meal.
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Is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake a predator or prey?
A rattlesnake may be a prey or predator. They eat small animals but are preyed upon by a number of creatures.
How high can a rattlesnake strike when attacking its prey or defending itself?
A rattlesnake can strike up to one-third of its body length when attacking prey or defending itself.
How far can a rattlesnake strike its prey?
A rattlesnake can strike its prey from a distance of about one-third to one-half of its body length, which is typically around 2 to 4 feet.
How do rattlesnakes eat?
A rattlesnake swallows it's prey whole
What are rattlesnake and frog snakes preyed by?
Birds of prey like hawks
How does a bull snake eat a rattlesnake?
A bull snake eats a rattlesnake by overpowering it with its size and strength, then swallowing it whole. The bull snake is immune to the rattlesnake's venom, allowing it to safely consume its prey.
How does a rattlesnake hunt?
They hunt by sensing the heat given off by their prey - rodents.
What is a rattlesnake a prey or predator?
A rattlesnake is both a predator and a prey. It feeds on a number of small animals and, in turn, is preyed upon by many carnivores and birds such as hawks, eagles, roadrunners, etc.
When does a rattlesnake kill its prey?
The snakes remain in hiding and ambushes any potential prey that passes by. When a prey gets close enough the snake will strike out and inject venom. They quickly release the animal and wait for the venom to take affect. Then they use the scent trail left by the dying prey to locate it. Once they find it they swallow the animal head first.
How do rattlesnakes attack their prey?
They lie in wait for their prey, or hunt for it in holes. The prey is killed quickly with a venomous bite as opposed to constricting. If the bitten prey moves away before dying, the rattlesnake can follow it by its scent.
What do rattlesnakes classify as?
A rattlesnake is a pit viper, meaning it has pit that are positioed in front of its eyes. The pits allow the snake to find its prey, and after they bite their prey it allows them to find the prey and devour it.
Is a rattlesnake a predator or prey?
It can be both. All snakes are predators but they can fall prey to other animals such as eagles and other snakes.
