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Rattlesnakes do not actually want to bite you. They rattle the tip of their tail as a warning to stay away, and if the enemy does not leave, it will bite. Rattlesnakes with babies are especially aggressive, so they may bite right away.
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Is a timber rattlesnake aggressive?
No, rattlesnakes are not poisonous but they are venomous. Poison must be ingested (eaten) to be toxic while a venom must be injected. Rattlesnakes can be safely eaten and the venom will not harm you unless you have an open wound in the mouth or digestive tract.
What are male rattlesnakes called?
Common names include eastern diamondback rattlesnake, eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, eastern diamondback, diamond rattlesnake, diamond-back rattlesnake, common rattlesnake, diamond-back, diamond(-patch) rattler, eastern diamond-back (rattlesnake), eastern diamond rattlesnake, Florida diamond-back (rattlesnake), Florida rattlesnake, lozenge-spotted rattlesnake, rattler, rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattler, southern woodland rattler, water rattle, water rattlesnake, and diamondback rattlesnake.
What snake is light brown when young with black diamonds surrounded by white lines in northern Virginia back of head is angular was not aggressive?
With such a vague description - my first answer would be a diamond-back rattlesnake. Not all snakes are aggressive - even if the species is well known for its bad temper !
What kind of Snakes live in southern UTAH?
the sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes),speckled rattlesnake (C. mitchellii), Mojave rattlesnake, western rattlesnake (C. viridis), Hopi Rattlesnake, Midget Faced Rattlesnake, and Great Basin Rattlesnake
What is the type of snake that rattles its tail to simulate a rattlesnake?
There are several species of harmless snakes that will mimic a rattlesnake. One of the more impressive is the gopher snake. They will shake their tails when they feel threatened and, if they happen to be on dry leaves, they sound just like a rattlesnake.
Where does the rattlesnake live - desert mountain forest jungle plains?
There are species of rattlesnake that live in all of the biomes listed in the question. Examples:Desert - western diamondback rattlesnake Mountain - rock rattlesnake Forest - timber rattlesnake Jungle - tropical rattlesnake
What are some dangerous animals in Kansas?
In Kansas, some dangerous animals include venomous snakes like the Western diamondback rattlesnake and the prairie rattlesnake, which can pose a threat to unsuspecting hikers or outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, the state is home to large mammals such as the American bison, which can be unpredictable and aggressive if provoked. While not typically aggressive, insects like the brown recluse spider and the black widow spider can also pose health risks due to their venomous bites.
Is the rattlesnake a mammal?
No, the rattlesnake is a snake - a reptile.
What does a rattlesnake worm look like?
A rattlesnake.
Do you capitalize rattlesnake in the word Diamondback rattlesnake?
Yes. It's officail name is Diamondback Rattlesnake.
Would an eagle eat a rattlesnake?
Yes, it would, but the rattlesnake has poison.
Is rattlesnake quick?
A human can easily outrun a rattlesnake. However, the strike of a rattlesnake is quite rapid.
