Why do rattlesnakes bite?

Answer 1

Snakes rarely attack humans without a reason of being scared, protecting themselves, or mistakening you for prey. Everday Garter snakes just slither away, but if cornered might bite your ankles. Luckily they aren't poisonous. Rattlesnakes, cobras, and other medium sized snakes will bite if you get to close to them. These kinds are poisonous, so its best to stay away. Cttonmouth snakes are one of the most dangerous and poisonous snakes of all, so look out for those. Some types of cobras spit venomous blood into their enemies' eyes, and it burns! They can spit from almost 20 feet away. Boa constrictors and anacondas most of the time are defending their nests or, even more commonly, mistaken you for prey.

Answer 2

It can be because of 2 different reasons. Either they're hungry and trying to find food, or defending themselves against larger predators.

Answer 3

Snakes see heat so they think that a moving heat source is food.

Answer 4

most snakes bite to grab prey, but they bite humans mostly to defend themselves.

Answer 5

Typically, it is a defence mechanism. In other words, they feel threatened.

Answer 6

They rarely exhibit that type behavior. Usually, they bite only when threatened.

Answer 7

Rattlesnakes bite when hunting food or in self defense.

Answer 8

To protect them selfs

Answer 9

asnake bites with its mouth