no they do not jump but about half there body lunges off the ground.
No, rattlesnakes cannot jump. They move by slithering on the ground.
They can strike from a short distance, about 2/3 of their total body length; but they cannot jump.
No, nor to strike.
Rattlesnakes can jump up to 2/3 of their body length. Factors that influence their jumping abilities include their size, age, and physical condition.
~They use their rattles to distract their attacker so they can strike at them and get away ~they can use there venom to bite the attacker.
If a rattlesnake is disturbed or threatened while drinking water it can quickly strike out and bite whatever is causing the threat.
They'll coil up into a defensive position and rattle their tail and will often strike out with their fangs .
Birds of any kind are not a regular part of a rattlesnake's diet as they are hard for a rattlesnake to strike. However, if a bird wanders into the strike range of the snake, it will definitely take advantage of the situation.
They warn you with their rattle at the end of their tail when you are to close to get away before they strike at you.
jump up when they're about to strike
Rattlesnakes can jump up to 2/3 of their body length. Factors that influence their jumping ability include their size, age, and physical condition.
you must wait until they strike then jump on ther