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A diamondback rattlesnake uses its venom to kill its prey and, occasionally, to defend itself.
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What do western diamondback rattlesnakes use for protection?
Rattlesnakes use their fangs and venom as a defense.
Why do diamondback snakes have fangs?
Diamondback rattlesnakes kill prey by injecting it with venom. The fangs are the tool they use for that. The fangs are hollow, and are used like hyperdermic needles to inject venom into prey.
How much does a 2012 diamondback venom pro weigh?
25 pounds
Is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake's venom a physical or behavioral adaptation?
physical
How does a red diamond rattlesnake protect itself from its enemies?
Red Diamondback rattlesnakes, like all rattlesnakes, are equipped with fangs and venom and will use them if threatened .
When does a western diamondback rattlesnake develop venom?
They are equipped with fangs, and venom glands from birth ! Even newly-born babies have enough potency in their venom to deliver a lethal bite to humans.
What is the connection between Arizona and Diamondbacks?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are named after the Western Diamondback, a rattlesnake native to the Arizona area. The Diamondback is known for injecting large amounts of venom when it strikes.
What is a diamondback rattlesnake's adaptation?
Their rattle, obviously, along with their venom, their solenoglyphous venom delivery system, ovoviviparity, and the fact that they are Crotaline snakes means that they have heat-sensing "pits".
Why are young eastern diamondback rattlesnakes more venomous than the adults?
No. This is a myth. Adults have much more venom.
Who would win eastern diamondback rattlesnake or a American alligator?
It depends who strikes the first blow. While the alligator invariably has the stronger bite - and could sever the snake in two, the venom of the Diamondback Rattlesnake is extremely toxic.
How poisonous is the western diamondback rattlesnake?
The Western Diamondback comes equipped with a spade-shaped head, a fiendish fang and venom system, elliptical pupils and heat-sensing facial pits. It has reserve fangs to replace any which break off in a victim. The venom causes extensive tissue damage, bleeding and swelling in humans.
How does a western diamondback kill its prey?
Rattlesnake lie in ambush under a bush, rock or log and wait for a prey item to wander into their trap. Once the animal is in range, the snake will strike out and inject venom. The prey wanders off and soon dies. The snake then follows the scent trail to find it and then swallows it.
