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They shake their rattles as a warning that you are getting too close for comfort and may be bitten if you come closer or make any sudden moves. If you hear a rattle, stop - freeze! Look for the source of the rattle and then allow the snake his space. Slowly back away and find another route.
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∙ 12y agoTheir poisonous bite is their protection. In addition, the rattle is extra protection because it warns would be predators to leave them alone.
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Is a rattlesnake a young snake?
No a rattlesnake is a specific type of snake. They have rattles at the end of their tail that they shake to warn others around them. They do this before striking to scare predators away but if you get closer they will strike and bite you.
What is the type of snake that rattles its tail to simulate a rattlesnake?
There are several species of harmless snakes that will mimic a rattlesnake. One of the more impressive is the gopher snake. They will shake their tails when they feel threatened and, if they happen to be on dry leaves, they sound just like a rattlesnake.
What are the balls made of in rattlesnake's tail?
Rattlesnakes do not have balls in their tail.
Where is the rattlesnake's rattler?
On the end of its tail.
How does the rattlesnake rattle?
it shakes its tail
When was Shake a Tail Feather created?
Shake a Tail Feather was created in 1963.
How does the rattlesnake get its name?
cause of the rattler that on it tail
How do you tell a baby rattlesnake from a bull snake?
Baby rattlesnakes typically have a rattle at the end of their tail, whereas bull snakes do not have a rattle. Additionally, the head of a rattlesnake is triangular and has heat-sensing pits between the nostrils and eyes, while bull snakes have a more rounded head without pits. Lastly, rattlesnakes have vertical slit pupils, while bull snakes have round pupils.
Does a rattlesnake have thorns on its tail?
No, the "rattle" does not have any thorns on it.
Which desert snake makes noise with its tail?
The rattlesnake is known for making noise with its tail by shaking its rattle, which is made up of interlocking segments that create a distinctive buzzing sound when it's vibrated. This serves as a warning to potential threats to stay away.
Does the eastern diamondback rattlesnake have a black tail?
No, eastern diamondbacks have a banded black and white tail.
Do rattlesnake tail cause good luck?
Definitely not for the snake.
