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- They can sense infra-red radiation from warm-blooded animals.
- They have moderately good vision.
- They are very sensitive to vibrations traveling through the ground.
- Their forked tongues can sample the air for very low concentrations of scents that are interpreted by the Jacobson's Organ in the roof of the mouth to provide a directional sense of smell.
What else can I help you with?
How do rattlesnakes capture prey?
Rattlesnakes ambush small prey with a bite and inject venom that quickly kills the prey.
Are rattlesnakes predators?
Rattlesnakes are both predators and prey.
Do rattlesnakes have their prey?
Yes, rattlesnakes prey on small mammals, such as rats, mice, squirrels and rabbits as well as small birds.
Do rattlesnakes keep to themselves?
Rattlesnakes, like most snakes, are only active if they are hungry and looking for prey. Rattlesnakes do not see humans as prey, however. If not hungry, they will curl up and avoid contact with others.
Do rattlesnakes constrict?
no they do not they poison there prey with venom
What animals prey on rattlesnakes?
Some animals that prey on rattlesnakes include hawks, eagles, owls, and certain species of mammals like coyotes and foxes.
What is the rattlesnakes main prey?
Rattlesnakes main diet consists of rodents.
How do rattlesnakes eat?
A rattlesnake swallows it's prey whole
Do rattlesnakes eat their prey in one bite?
Yes, they swallow it...
Do Mojave rattlesnakes have predators?
Yes. They are prey to hawks, eagles, and kingsnakes.
How does the rattlesnake get its food?
Rattlesnakes are carnivores, they eats small animals like mice and rats.
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.
