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Could rattlesnake eat other rattlesnakes?
Yes, if they wanted to. But The Rattle Snake Would Die Wouldnt They Because Of The Rattle Not true. The rattle contains no poison and is only used to warn others which therefore wouldn't kill the snakes. Rattlesnakes are also immune to their own poison as well. Rattlesnakes have venom, not poison.
Is a rat snake the same as a rattle snake?
Rat snakes and rattle snakes are not the same thing. Rat snakes are constrictors, and have little to no venom. Rattle snakes are venomous and have large quantities of venom. Rat snakes are commonly kept as pets, but rattlesnakes are not.
How do rattlesnakes protect themselves from their enemies?
rattle snakes coil and emit the hiss sound of its rattle. When they coil that is the position were they can do the jump to attack and bite injecting the venom.
When does a rattlesnake develop venom Is there venom before the rattle develops?
Rattlesnakes have potent venom as soon as they hatch - as they need it to subdue their prey from the moment they slither out of the egg ! Even a baby Rattlesnake's venom is capable of killing a person (dependent on species)
Does rattlesnakes venom kill rattlesnakes if bit by a different snake?
nothing will happen if rattle snakes will bite each other they still will live
Do rattlesnakes rattle when pregnant?
Rattlesnakes give live birth - they are ovoviviparous. Yes, they will rattle while gravid.
How much venom does a rattle snake have?
Most snakes can control the amount of venom injected, especially rattlesnakes. Many times they will give a dry bite as a warning. However, baby rattlesnakes have not developed this ability and will frequently inject their total supply of venom.
What is a western diamondback rattlesnake's adaptation besides the rattle?
As with all rattlesnakes, the salivary gland has adapted to produce venom which is a digestive fluid and used in food getting and defense.
When do rattlesnakes get there rattle?
Well, they are born with their rattle. And everytime the snake sheds another rattle is added.
How many different rattlesnakes have poisionous venom?
None. The venom is not poisonous. It can be, in most case, eaten without problems. Venom must be injected into body tissues to cause harm. All rattlesnakes have venom with varying degrees of toxicity.
Do rattlesnakes drop venom pouch to drink water?
No. The sacks which contain a rattlesnakes venom are just held at the base of its mouth.
What is a rattlesnakes defense?
Its teeth. And it`s rattle.
