Rattlesnakes are not poisonous but they are venomous. A poison is something that must be ingested to do damage. A venom must be injected. Snake venom can be eaten and will cause no harm unless there is an open sore in the mouth or stomach that provides entry of the venom into the blood and tissues.
Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!
No. Beetles don't bite and they are not poisonous.
There is no poisonous snakes in the lake...there might be rattlesnakes on the land though
Yes, like all rattlesnakes it is venomous.
Diamondback rattlesnakes are very venomous.
No. Baby rattlesnakes live on their own. They bite when threatened.
No but what is poisonous is the FEMALE bite, the male's bite is not venomous.
All rattlesnakes are venomous, not poisonous. However, there is no such thing as a Texas bluebonnet rattlesnake.
Yes, rattlesnakes are poisonous. They have venom that they inject into their prey through their fangs in order to kill or immobilize them before consuming. It is important to exercise caution around rattlesnakes to avoid being bitten and envenomated.
Rattlesnakes are not the least bit poisonous and they can be eaten with no harm to the eater. However, they are quite venomous and any bite from any rattlesnake must be considered a medical emergency. With prompt medical treatment, the fatality rate from rattlesnake bite is quite low. Without treatment, the possibility of death increases considerably.
Rattlesnakes ambush small prey with a bite and inject venom that quickly kills the prey.
No, it can bite but is not poisonous.