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There are a number of species that mimic a rattlesnake by vibrating their tails. Corn snakes certainly do (some - but not all of my own corn snakes do this !)
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∙ 8y agoSome species of nonvenomous snakes will vibrate their tails if they feel threatened. If they happen to be in dry leaves it sounds almost exactly like a rattlesnake.Rat snakes and gopher snakes are examples.
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∙ 12y agoNo.Not all Snakes do that but some do. Look on Wikipedia and find out yourself!
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∙ 14y agono it is not a type of defence, it is only used as a warning for the predator to go away. their type of defence is their teeth.
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∙ 12y agoRattle snakes will rattle their tail if they feel threatened
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∙ 9y agoThe rattle sound is a warning. The snake wouldn't shake the rattle (unless threatened), as it would warn prey that the snake was hunting.
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∙ 8y agoNo, the rattle is meant as a warning to large animals of the snake's presence so that the snake can avoid being stepped upon.
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How do rattlesnakes defend themselves against predators?
They'll coil up into a defensive position and rattle their tail and will often strike out with their fangs .
Where is the rattlesnakes rattle?
The end of it's tail
What do rattlesnakes do when they see a person somewhere?
Rattle their tail
Is there venom in a rattlesnakes rattle?
no, venom is in the head not the tail
Are rattlesnakes native to African savanna?
True rattlesnakes (with a rattle on the tip of their tail) are not found in Africa.
Do rattlesnakes have tails?
It wouldn't be a rattle snake or snake without a tail. Would it??
What are the physical characteristics of rattlesnakes?
The most familiar physical characteristic of a rattlesnake is the rattle on the snakes tail. Rattlesnakes also of scales which cover the entire body.
How do rattlesnakes form their rattle?
The rattlesnake's menacing sound comes from its rattle tail. The rattle is composed of a series of nested, hollow beads which are actually modified scales from the tail tip. The rattling occurs when the snakes are threatened.
How do rattlesnakes rattle?
The sections at the end of their tail are hollow and loosely connected to each other. The Rattlesnake vibrates its tail when annoyed or disturbed - causing the loose sections to rub together - which we hear as the characteristic rattle.
How do rattle snakes protect themselves?
Rattlesnakes have several methods to protect themselves. First and foremost, if they can hide or flee from danger they will do so. Sometimes this is not an option, so they will try to scare away the danger by weaving back and forth threateningly while rapidly shaking their tail rattle. If this does not work they will attack with their venomously fangs.
How do diamondback rattlesnakes rattle their tails to make it sound?
They vibrate their tail about 50 times per second. The loose segments of the rattle then produce a buzzing sound as they rub against each other.
How do wedge tailed eagles defend themselves?
wedge tail eagle can defend themselves by using there claws and beak
