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Why do rattlesnakes depend on rabbits and prairie dogs?
Rabbits and prairie dogs are food sources for larger rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes sometimes use prairie dog burrows for shelter.
Where do prairie rattlesnakes get their water?
They get moisture from their food - also they will (if necessary) seek out pools, streams etc to drink from.
What is the differences between prairie dogs and rattlesnakes?
A prairie dog is a rodent - a rattlesnake is a reptile !
What is the Saskatchewan hunting season for Western Prairie Rattlesnakes?
There is none, they are protected.
Do parire dogs eat rattlesnakes?
No, but rattlers eat prairie dogs.
Are prairie rattlesnakes carnivores?
Yes, prairie rattlesnakes are carnivores. They primarily eat small mammals such as rodents, birds, and sometimes amphibians. They use their venom to immobilize and digest their prey before consuming it.
Where are there no rattlesnakes in Idaho?
There are rattlesnakes in Idaho. Both the prairie rattlesnake and the Great Basin rattlesnake are found there. Only the extreme northeast part of the state has no rattlenakes.
how do rattlesnakes fit in the food web?
Rattlesnakes are secondary consumers.
What variety of rattlesnakes live in South Dakota?
The prairie rattlesnake, crotalus viridis, lives in South Dakota.
How do rattlesnakes get water from their food?
The food that it get has a juice inside it
Why are praire rattlesnakes important?
All rattlesnakes, including the prairie, help control the populations of rodents and other small mammals that can carry disease that are dangerous to humans. These same small animals also damage or destroy foods grown or stored by humans putting them in direct competition with humans for food.
Are there timber rattlesnakes in Nebraska?
Yes, but only in the very southeast part of the state. Timber Rattlesnakes live in forested areas with heavy tree canopies: therefore it makes sense that they would only live in the southeast portion of the state, and not in the central or western part where the landscape is mostly prairie.
