Young Rattlesnakes (less than 2 years old) are heavily preyed upon by numerous species like Ravens, Crows, Raccoons, Coyotes, Weasels etc. Even Adult Rattlesnakes are known to cannibalize youngsters. Adolescent Rattlesnakes (above 2 years) are preyed upon by larger predators like Eagles, Hawks, Badgers, Kingsnakes etc. Adult Rattle snakes have only one known predator the "Kingsnake" which is a constrictor. It is immune to the venom of Rattlesnakes and other Vipers and consumes them as a part of its natural diet.
Young Rattlesnakes (less than 2 years old) are heavily preyed upon by numerous species like Ravens, Crows, Raccoons, Coyotes, Weasels etc. Even Adult Rattlesnakes are known to cannibalize youngsters. Adolescent Rattlesnakes (above 2 years) are preyed upon by larger predators like Eagles, Hawks, Badgers, Kingsnakes etc. Adult Rattle snakes have only one known predator the "Kingsnake" which is a constrictor. It is immune to the venom of Rattlesnakes and other Vipers and consumes them as a part of its natural diet.
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Rattlesnakes are both predators and prey.
Rattly.
Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!
Humans, vultures, and rattlesnakes.
Yes. They are prey to hawks, eagles, and kingsnakes.
Bobcat, foxes, coyote, hawks, humans, large rattlesnakes.
Rattlesnakes all have color & patterns that are excellent campuflage in their respective habitats. This is very importnat being an ambush predator.
It is important for Rattlesnakes to have some kind of shelter from the weather and predators in the wild. They take shelter in small crevices, under rocks, and in gopher burrows.
hawks, bald eagles, roadrunners, and wild turkeys
A great basin rattlesnakes predators are hawks and raptors.
It depends on the species. Diamondback rattlesnakes, the largest of the rattlers, have young that are 10 to 12 inches in length when born.
Its a warning to potential predators that the snake is venomous.