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The rattle is used to warn predators not to come to close, it's a defense mechanism saying "I'm here and I'm aware of your presence, don't come any closer"
Surprisingly, scientists have noticed that the rattle is becoming smaller or disappearing completely in new generations of rattlesnakes in Arizona. (I don't know about elsewhere, I live in AZ) They theorize that the rattle is no longer working as a defense mechanism because people ignore it and approach the snake to kill it or remove it regardless of whether it is rattling or not. Perhaps it would be safer for the snake to not warn people it was there, thus surviving by going unnoticed. Well I didn't know that about Arizona but I can assure you they are not getting any smaller in Colorado. I found one the other day with 10 links on it. Anyways I would probably agree with the first comment. The rattle just lets you know "Your in my territory and I will kill you if I want."
What else can I help you with?
Can the powder from a rattlesnake's rattle hurt your eyes?
There is no powder on a rattlesnake's rattle so the answer is no.
How does a rattlesnake communicate?
They rattle
Can snakes hear rattler snakes rattle?
The Arizona black rattlesnake is black and has a rattle.
How does the rattlesnake rattle?
it shakes its tail
What are two features about rattlesnake?
Rattle and fangs
Can a rattlesnake's rattle be measured in decibels?
yes
Is a rattlesnake's rattle poisonous?
No. The rattle is made up of skin. Each time the snake sheds, another rattle gets added to it.
Does a rattlesnake have thorns on its tail?
No, the "rattle" does not have any thorns on it.
What is inside a rattlesnake?
There is nothing inside the rattle, it is hollow.
What is rattlesnake's rattle made up of?
A rattlesnake's rattle is made of leather and scales.
Is a rattlesnake producer or consumer?
a rattle snake is a consumer
What is rattlesnake's phylum?
The rattle snakes belong to the phylum 'Chordata'
