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Rattlesnakes have a series of hard beads or 'rattles' at the end of their tail. The older the rattlesnake, the more rattles it has. It vigorously vibrates the rattle when it feels threatened. The noise made by the rattle is a defense mechanism and serves as a warning to any potential predator. If the noise does not ward off the predator, the next defense is usually a lightening fast lunge and venomous bite.
The rattlesnake does not activate its rattle when it is on the prowl for its own prey.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe rattling is meant as a warning to larger animals "Please don't step on me or things will get bad for both of us."
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∙ 8y agoThey rattle their tail as a warning, "Hey, look out! I'm down here so do not step on me. If you do, things will not turn out well for either of us."
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Where is the rattlesnakes rattle?
The end of it's tail
Is there venom in a rattlesnakes rattle?
no, venom is in the head not the tail
What do rattlesnakes do when they see a person somewhere?
Rattle their 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.
Do rattlesnakes rattle when pregnant?
Rattlesnakes give live birth - they are ovoviviparous. Yes, they will rattle while gravid.
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 .
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.
When do rattlesnakes get there rattle?
Well, they are born with their rattle. And everytime the snake sheds another rattle is added.
