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No - it's simply an indication of how many times the snake has shed !

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What is the difference between a regular snake bite and a rattlesnake bite?

A nonvenomous snake bite will usually heave two parallel rows of tiny puncture wounds from the teeth. A rattlesnake bite will usually have two larger puncture wounds from the fangs. See the image of a rattlesnake bite above.


Is a rattlesnake a young snake?

No a rattlesnake is a specific type of snake. They have rattles at the end of their tail that they shake to warn others around them. They do this before striking to scare predators away but if you get closer they will strike and bite you.


When was Rattlesnake Bite created?

Rattlesnake Bite was created in 1985.


Is snake poison used for rattlesnake bite?

No, antivenin is used to treat the bite of a rattlesnake.


Why do rattlesnakes have rattles?

Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!


Which snake bite causes amputation?

rattlesnake


What are the symptons of a rattlesnake bite in the 1800s?

The same as they are today.


What are the symtoms for a rattlesnake bite in the 1800s?

The same as if you were bitten today.


Does a rattlesnake bite kill humans?

A rattlesnake wouldn't be able to eat a human. Snakes can't bite parts off, so they are limited to eating things they can swallow whole. And a human, even a child, would simply be too big for a rattlesnake to swallow.


Who would win in a bull snake vs rattlesnake fight?

In a fight between a bull snake and a rattlesnake, the rattlesnake would likely win due to its venomous bite.


Why do rattlesnakes move their tails?

Rattlesnakes have a series of hard beads or 'rattles' at the end of their tail. the rattlesnake sheds and this creates the rattles. thus the more it sheds the more rattles it has . It vigorously vibrates the rattle when it feels threatened. The noise made by the rattle is a defense mechanism and serves as a warning to any potential predator. If the noise does not ward off the predator, the next defense is usually a lightening fast lunge and venomous bite.Not all rattlesnakes rattlelong rattles are fragile and break frequently, so a 4-year-old rattlesnake may have more than a 10-year-old rattlesnake.(Why) That question is really undetermined. Most herpetologist would say it is out of nervousness. For rattlers it can also be a warning (Hey, Stay away from me) Rattlesnakes are not the only snakes that shake their tails. You can find this behavior in almost every other species. Rattler's are just known for it more,because of the very ominous sound and bite that generally follows


Can a rattlesnake bite kill a horse?

Yes, a rattlesnake bite can potentially kill a horse due to the venom injected during the bite causing severe tissue damage and potentially leading to organ failure. Immediate veterinary care is crucial in such cases.