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How high can a rattlesnake strike when attacking its prey or defending itself?
A rattlesnake can strike up to one-third of its body length when attacking prey or defending itself.
How far can a rattlesnake strike its prey?
A rattlesnake can strike its prey from a distance of about one-third to one-half of its body length, which is typically around 2 to 4 feet.
How does a rattlesnake chase its prey?
Rattlesnakes do not usually chase their prey but wait in ambush under a bush or other object for a prey animal to pass close by. They then strike out and inject venom. Once the animal has died the snake will follow the scent trail to its body and swallow it.
How does the rattlesnake get its food?
Rattlesnakes are carnivores, they eats small animals like mice and rats.
Is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake a predator or prey?
A rattlesnake may be a prey or predator. They eat small animals but are preyed upon by a number of creatures.
What type of food do rattlesnakes eat?
Rattlesnakes consume mice, rats, small birds and other small animals. They subdue their prey quickly with a venomous bite as opposed to constricting. The venom will immediately stun or kill typical prey. Rattlesnake venom can kill in 20 seconds, but a rattlesnake will follow prey that does not quickly succumb to the venom and attempts to escape. Rattlers are known to strike at distances up to two-thirds their body length.
How do rattlesnakes eat?
A rattlesnake swallows it's prey whole
When does a rattlesnake kill its prey?
The snakes remain in hiding and ambushes any potential prey that passes by. When a prey gets close enough the snake will strike out and inject venom. They quickly release the animal and wait for the venom to take affect. Then they use the scent trail left by the dying prey to locate it. Once they find it they swallow the animal head first.
How does a western diamondback kill its prey?
Rattlesnake lie in ambush under a bush, rock or log and wait for a prey item to wander into their trap. Once the animal is in range, the snake will strike out and inject venom. The prey wanders off and soon dies. The snake then follows the scent trail to find it and then swallows it.
What are rattlesnake and frog snakes preyed by?
Birds of prey like hawks
How does a rattlesnake move?
Rattlesnakes are not speed demons as most have a fairly heavy body not built for speed. However, the strike of a rattlesnake is faster than the punch of a boxer and may exceed 60 miles per hour.
How does a bull snake eat a rattlesnake?
A bull snake eats a rattlesnake by overpowering it with its size and strength, then swallowing it whole. The bull snake is immune to the rattlesnake's venom, allowing it to safely consume its prey.
