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Do gopher snakes kill rattlesnakes?
NO, gopher snakes do not kill rattle snakes.
Will rattlesnakes kill gopher snakes?
Yes, they will, but sometimes they do live together. My dad had a gopher snake that seemed to think it was a rattle snake and had all the behavior of a rattle snake.
What is the possessive noun for the rattle of the snake?
The possessive form for "the rattle of the snake" is the snake's rattle.
Do gopher snakes have venom?
No, they have rows of sharp little teeth. Most snakes that have fangs are almost all poisonous because that is where the venom comes out.
What kinds of snakes live in the desert?
Some common snakes found in deserts include the sidewinder, diamondback rattlesnake, and gopher snake. These snakes have adapted to the harsh conditions of desert environments and play important roles in the ecosystem.
What eats the gopher snakes?
a hawk or other snakes
Can snakes hear rattler snakes rattle?
The Arizona black rattlesnake is black and has a rattle.
The gopher snake uses its glottis to produce a hiss that sounds similar to a rattlesnake's rattle What is the most likely reason a gopher snake would do this?
Gopher snakes produce a loud hissing noise with their glottis which can be intimidating to some animals. However, they also vibrate their tail and, if they are on dry leaves, the sound is almost the same as that produced by a rattlesnake's rattle. It is a form of mimicry that the snake uses to frighten off potential predators.
Do rattlesnakes rattle their tail to defend themselves?
There are a number of species that mimic a rattlesnake by vibrating their tails. Corn snakes certainly do (some - but not all of my own corn snakes do this !)
How do snakes communicate?
It's not really known, but it is said that hissing is a form of communication. Rattle snakes rattle their rattle to communicate too.
What animals do gopher snakes eat?
No, the gopher is a vegetarian!
Do owls eat gopher snakes?
No. Gopher snakes are smaller than rattlesnakes, and unlike rattlesnakes, are not poisonous. Gopher snakes are very popular as pets because of their docility. If a gopher snake ever attacked a rattlesnake, the odds are the gopher snake would lose miserably.
