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Why is the rattlesnake camouflaged and how does the rattle on its tail aid its survival?
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∙ 7y ago
The markings on its scales helps it 'blend in' to the background - making it hard to see by possible predators. The rattle on its tail servers as a warning to predators that the snake is able to defend itself if attacked.
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How does the rattlesnake rattle?
it shakes its tail
Does a rattlesnake have thorns on its tail?
No, the "rattle" does not have any thorns on it.
What are physical features of a rattlesnake?
dimond head, rattle on its tail.
What are some parts of a rattlesnake?
The Head, snout, and tail (rattle).
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Nope - the rattle noise is caused by the last few segments of a Rattle snake's tail rubbing together - creating the classic rattle noise.
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.
What is rattlesnake's rattle made up of?
A rattlesnake's rattle is made of leather and scales.
How did the diamondback rattlesnake get its name?
The diamondback rattlesnake got its name from the diamond shaped pattern on its back.
What is the type of snake that rattles its tail to simulate a rattlesnake?
There are several species of harmless snakes that will mimic a rattlesnake. One of the more impressive is the gopher snake. They will shake their tails when they feel threatened and, if they happen to be on dry leaves, they sound just like a rattlesnake.
What causes the rattle that a rattlesnake makes?
The end sections of the tail are loosely connected - enabling them to vibrate against each other.
Do gopher snakes have a rattle?
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Where is a rattlesnake's rattle?
It's at the end of its tail. Each segment is made up of loosely-connected scales - and the snake adds a new segment each time it sheds.in its tail
