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Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes of the genera Sistrurus and Crotalus within the subfamily Crotalinae. There are about 30 rattlesnake species, with many subspecies. Rattlesnakes have a tail rattle that creates a buzzing sound when threatened.
752 Questions
Does a snake get a rattle every time it sheds?
No, it grows a new segment to its rattle each time it sheds.
Where does the Eastern diamond back live?
The eastern diamondback is found from North Carolina coastal regions to Louisiana.
What country is the diamondback rattlesnake in?
The eastern diamondback is found in the southeastern United States and the western diamondback is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the last stage in a rattlesnake's life?
The final stage of any organism's life is death. It is a part of the natural scheme of life,
What deserts have rattlesnakes?
All the North American deserts have rattlesnakes:
Mojave Desert
Chihuahuan Desert
Great Basin Desert
Sonoran Desert
Colorado Plateau Desert
What care does a rattlesnake require?
The primary care requirement for a rattlesnake is a knowledgeable and fastidious caretaker. Or the caretaker will end up getting bitten and may die. Be smart about this one. Does your local emergency room have anti-venom for the species you might keep and an ER physician down with snake bite care? This snake is a "hot" snake in every sense of the word.
Some communities forbid keeping these critters without a permit and training. (Please, please, please, check local and state laws before taking off with this.) Anyone living nearby (particularly in the same house!) can become a victim of snakebite if things get even a little bit out of shape. Word.
A link is provided to some possible sources of information. Do a google search and get read up seriously on these guys. They play hard ball. And they don't take prisoners. Again, be smart about this one. May the luck of the Seven Pillars of Ooloo be with you at all times.
Note: It is a know fact that anyone who is interested in a particular line of investigation will go the distance to get information on the chosen topic. Wherever it leads. Whatever it takes. Wouldn't you if you were interested in something? Mmhmm. Thought so. The information asked for is being supplied here with the idea that the individual making the inquiry will also get as many warnings as is possible to cause that person to fully think through the ideas and make the best choices. The informed person is advantageously equipped to safely approach a situation. Particularly one like this where there is a real possibility that someone could end up being killed if all precautions are not observed all the time. (And it may be the snake keeper, or it may be a family member or a friend.) Get fully up to speed and take no shortcuts whatsoever.
In case you missed it, crotalus can deliver a fatal bite. Got it? One mistake is all it takes to get your card pulled. You been warned, ait?
EDIT: I just wanted to ask, why in the world would you want a pet you can't handle freely? The point of a pet is interaction. If you want something that's a bit more rare, just get something like a mandarin ratsnake or a sunbeam snake (believe it or not there are breeders of these guys).
Is eastern diamondback bigger than western diamondback?
Yes, somewhat. The world record eastern diamondback was 8 feet long, killed in Carteret County NC, IN 1959.
Is rattlesnake skin poisonous?
No part of a rattlesnake is poisonous, including the skin. However, they do produce a venom that is dangerous if injected but not if consumed.
There are two genera of rattlesnakes. Most belong to the crotalus genus. However, there are two species - the pygmy rattlesnake and the massasauga that belong to the genus sistrurus. Most are generally smaller in size than the crotalus species and have large plates on the top of the head rather than small scales.
How do you know rattlesnakes are poisonous?
Rattlesnakes are venomous, they are not poisonous. A poison must be ingested to cause harm while a venom nut be injected. Venom form a rattlesnake is not a poison and can usually be safely ingested unless the person has an open wound in the mouth or digestive track.
Can you find a rattlesnake in the wild?
Yes, you can find a rattlesnake but it won't be easy as they hide most of the time and blend in so well with their surroundings. I have talked to people who have lived in rattler country all their lives and never seen one.
