They live on land. the why is because that is where they are found. Most snakes can swim to some degree, but not well. They are cold blooded, and lose body heat to water very quickly- especially in cold water.
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and tropical rattlesnakes live in more humid and damp areas.
Mainly habitat loss and human predation!
Because the human race is encroaching on it's natural habitat - bringing it into closer contact with people !
Yes there is a single population of timber rattlesnakes on the critically endangered species list in Vermont.
The timber rattlesnake is not an endangered species, except in some states, where their habitat has been altered. Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire are some of these states.
Dry.
No - all snakes are reptiles.
No, they just adapt to wherever they are. But the presence of a rattlesnake does change other animal's habitat.
Anything it can fit in its mouth.
No, but the timber rattler does.
Some animals that kill rattlesnakes in their natural habitat include kingsnakes, hawks, and mongooses.
In Indiana, the venomous snakes to be aware of are the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake and the Timber rattlesnake. It's important to be cautious and avoid these snakes if encountered in their natural habitat.