Question

easy point on rattlesnake

Answer 1

Interesting Rattlesnake Facts:

Size of rattlesnake depends on the species. Largest species can reach length of 8 feet. On average, rattlesnakes are 3 to 4 feet long.

Rattlesnakes are not very colorful because they like to camouflage with their environment. They are usually black, brown, olive or grey in color.

Rattlesnakes have triangular head and vertical pupils. Their name comes from a rattle at the end of the tail. Rattle is made of keratin (same substance builds nails and hair in humans).

Rattle grows continuously. New segment is added each time snake shed its skin (couple of times per year).

Rattling sound informs predator to stay away from the snake. When rattlesnake is surprised, it can attack without producing rattling sound.

Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes. They produce very strong hemotoxic venom (which destroys blood cells and vessels). It is used for hunting and for defense against predators.

Rattlesnake bites are fatal for humans if not treated with antidote immediately.

Answer 2

The rattlesnake is a kind of snake, a reptile. About 50 kinds of rattlesnakes are known. They are a kind of pit viper. People of science call the two big groups of rattlesnakes (each called a genus) either Crotalus or Sistrurus. All of them have a venomous bite, but some kinds are a much greater danger than others.The name rattlesnake is used because they have a special tail with several parts on the end that can make a loud bzzzz sound, or rattle.
Rattlesnakes live in North and South America, especially, but not always, in dry areas. They eat small animals such as birds and rodents.