RattleSnakes
Rattlesnake Facts
There are 32 known species of rattlesnakes that live in North and South America. They are mainly associated with arid and desert rocky areas, also can be found in forests, swampy habitats. They are endangered; due to organized killing, because people are scared of them, and habitat loss. Usually the size of rattlesnakes depend on what type of rattlesnake it is. They are usually 3-4 feet long. Rattlesnakes are usually black, brown, olive or grey in color. Their name comes from a rattle that is at the end of it's tail. The rattle is the same material as our nails. The rattle of these snakes grow continuously. The rattling sound is there to make it's predator to stay away from the snake. Rattlesnakes are venemous and dangerous. They produce very strong hemotoxic venom, which destroys blood cells and vessels, and fatal for humans.
Their bites are sometimes known as 'dry bites'. Rattlesnakes hunt rats, mice, and small birds. They also detect vibration from the ground, allowing it to know if it's in danger. They can survive very cold temperatures, but above 38 degrees is fatal for them. Rattlesnakes hibernate during winter or cold times of the year. Rattlesnakes are excellent swimmers.
There are 32 known species of rattlesnakes that live in North and South America. They are mainly associated with arid and desert rocky areas, also can be found in forests, swampy habitats. They are endangered; due to organized killing, because people are scared of them, and habitat loss. Usually the size of rattlesnakes depend on what type of rattlesnake it is. They are usually 3-4 feet long. Rattlesnakes are usually black, brown, olive or grey in color. Their name comes from a rattle that is at the end of it's tail. The rattle is the same material as our nails. The rattle of these snakes grow continuously. The rattling sound is there to make it's predator to stay away from the snake. Rattlesnakes are venemous and dangerous. They produce very strong hemotoxic venom, which destroys blood cells and vessels, and fatal for humans.
Their bites are sometimes known as 'dry bites'. Rattlesnakes hunt rats, mice, and small birds. They also detect vibration from the ground, allowing it to know if it's in danger. They can survive very cold temperatures, but above 38 degrees is fatal for them. Rattlesnakes hibernate during winter or cold times of the year. Rattlesnakes are excellent swimmers.