The venom glands are located on either side of the head, behind the eyes.
No part of a rattlesnake is poisonous. However, the venom glands, venom ducts and fangs are the venomous parts of the rattlesnake.
vemomia
yes
No
No, yellow jackets cannot carry rattlesnake venom simply by feeding on a dead snake because venom must be injected into a victim through a bite or sting to be effective. Yellow jackets have their own venom that they use for defense and predation, which is not the same as rattlesnake venom.
As with all rattlesnakes, the salivary gland has adapted to produce venom which is a digestive fluid and used in food getting and defense.
rattlesnake venom
No.
The Mojave rattlesnake's venom is the most powerful, ounce for ounce.
A single drop of venom can cause serious problems.
Rattlesnakes have potent venom as soon as they hatch - as they need it to subdue their prey from the moment they slither out of the egg ! Even a baby Rattlesnake's venom is capable of killing a person (dependent on species)
No part of a rattlesnake is poisonous, including the skin. However, they do produce a venom that is dangerous if injected but not if consumed.