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Rattlesnakes are native to the Americas. They can be found from Southwestern Canada in North America to the Central Argentina in South America. They can be found in almost every type of habitat that can be found in these areas. The habitats include Prairies, Marshes, Deserts and Forests. They prefer open rocky areas where they can hide from large predators and identify plentiful prey like rodents, lizards etc that live amidst the rocks.
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∙ 11y agothe habitat of a rattlesnake is the desert
Rattlesnakes are native to the Americas. They can be found from Southwestern Canada in North America to the Central Argentina in South America. They can be found in almost every type of habitat that can be found in these areas. The habitats include Prairies, Marshes, Deserts and Forests. They prefer open rocky areas where they can hide from large predators and identify plentiful prey like rodents, lizards etc that live amidst the rocks.
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∙ 14y agoWhile most of the rattlesnakes are concentrated in the southwestern United States, they extend north, east and south in diminishing numbers and varieties. Every contiguous state has one or more varieties of rattlesnake.
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∙ 12y agorattle snakes usually like a rocky environment that's very sunny and has lots of places to hide
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∙ 8y agoRattlesnakes inhabit forests, mountains, grasslands, wetlands, deserts and even rain forests.
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∙ 8y agoRattlesnakes are found in deserts, grasslands, mountains, wetlands, savanna, forests, including the rain forests.
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Do rattlesnakes make their own habitat?
No, they just adapt to wherever they are. But the presence of a rattlesnake does change other animal's habitat.
What rattlesnake lives in a damp habitat?
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and tropical rattlesnakes live in more humid and damp areas.
What is a desert roadrunners niche in its habitat?
A roadrunner's niche is to eat rattlesnakes.
What kind of habitat do rattlesnakes live in?
Rattlesnakes inhabit forests, mountains, grasslands, wetlands, deserts and even rain forests.
What makes timber rattlesnakes endangered?
Mainly habitat loss and human predation!
Do diamondback rattlesnakes live in Europe?
The habitat of the rattlesnake is restricted to the western hemisphere - the Americas.
What animals are in a rattlesnakes habitat?
Rattlesnakes inhabit most areas with a temperate or tropical climate and are found in deciduous forests, lower elevations of mountains, grasslands, deserts and even in the rainforests of Central and South America. They feed primarily on small mammals, some birds and lizards. Other animals in the habitat depends on the specific area in question.
What has the author G Earl Chace written?
G. Earl Chace has written: 'Wonders of rattlesnakes' -- subject- s -: Juvenile literature, Rattlesnakes, Snakes, Behavior, Habitat
In what habitat do eastern diamondbacks live in the desert?
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes do not live in the desert. Western diamondbacks do.
How does rattlesnakes impact humans?
Ignorant or cruel humans will wantonly kill rattlesnakes despite their importance in the environment. Also, urban sprawl and industrialization are rapidly causing habitat loss for many species.
Why are timber rattlesnakes endangerd?
Because the human race is encroaching on it's natural habitat - bringing it into closer contact with people !
When where and how rattlesnakes are young are raised?
When - like most animals, rattlesnakes produce young in late spring/early summer. Where - it depends on their natural habitat. How - once the young hatch, they are completely independent, so no parental care takes place.
