How many pounds does a rattlesnake weigh?

Answer 1

There are approximately thirty species of rattlesnake, with numerous subspecies. They receive their name for therattle located at the end of their tails. The rattle is used as a warning device when threatened. The scientific nameCrotalus derives from the Greek, κρόταλον, meaning "castanet". The name Sistrurus is the Latinized form of theGreek word for "tail rattler" (Σείστρουρος, Seistrouros) and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument, the sistrum, a type of rattle. Most rattlesnakes mate in the spring. All species give live birth, rather than laying eggs. The young are self-sufficient from birth. Since they do not need their mother after birth, the mother does not remain with her young. However, at least one captive study has demonstrated that females and their neonates show some level of affinity for each other's company and will cross barriers to reunite if separated.[citation needed]

Contrary to popular myth, rattlesnakes are not deaf. In fact, the structure of their inner ears is very much like that of other reptiles. They do, however, lack external ears. Sound (whether from air or ground vibration) is transmitted to the snake's inner ear via vibrations in other body structures.

Answer 2

While some diamondback rattlesnakes can approach or exceed seven feet in length and may weigh 30 lb. or more, the average rattlesnake is usually about 3 feet in length and weighs 1.3 to 2 pounds (0.58 to 0.9 kg).