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Why do rattlesnakes shake their rattles when enemies approach?
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∙ 13y ago
try rattle their tails to signal there presence
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Why do anacondas shake their rattles?
Anacondas do not have a rattle to shake.
Why do rattlesnakes move their tails?
Rattlesnakes have a series of hard beads or 'rattles' at the end of their tail. the rattlesnake sheds and this creates the rattles. thus the more it sheds 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.Not all rattlesnakes rattlelong rattles are fragile and break frequently, so a 4-year-old rattlesnake may have more than a 10-year-old rattlesnake.(Why) That question is really undetermined. Most herpetologist would say it is out of nervousness. For rattlers it can also be a warning (Hey, Stay away from me) Rattlesnakes are not the only snakes that shake their tails. You can find this behavior in almost every other species. Rattler's are just known for it more,because of the very ominous sound and bite that generally follows
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How do you check a PCV valve in a 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 engine?
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