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As with all snakes, a rattlesnake's first choice in defense is to get away from a threat and hide. If the snake feels it is cornered with will rattle its tail, using loose skin to generate a buzzing-rattling sound as a warning. If an animal ignores the warning or approaches too quickly the rattlesnake will bite as a last resort and may inject venom. A venomous bite from a rattlesnake is extremely painful at best and fatal at worst.

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