All About Rattlesnakes
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What is the purpose of the rattle on a rattlesnake?

  • To defend itself physically
  • To communicate with other snakes
  • To warn an intruder (correct)
  • To attract prey

A rattlesnake usually bites a person when someone tries to help it.

False (B)

What should a person do if they are bitten by a rattlesnake?

Receive immediate medical attention

The body of a rattlesnake is typically ________________ with darker circular blotches along its back and sides.

<p>grayish or brownish gray</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of a rattlesnake with its corresponding description:

<p>Rattle = An organ made up of loosely-attached pieces of horn Body color = Grayish or brownish gray with darker circular blotches Underside color = Creamish color Reaction to threat = Bites when someone tries to catch, kill, or harm it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for a rattlesnake bite?

<p>Anti-venom to fight the poison in the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Characteristics of Rattlesnakes

  • A rattlesnake's body is grayish or brownish gray with darker circular blotches along its back and sides.
  • The underside of a rattlesnake is a creamish color.

Rattle Characteristics

  • The rattle is an organ made up of loosely-attached pieces of horn.
  • When rattled, the pieces of horn bounce against each other, making the rattle sound.

Purpose of the Rattle

  • The rattle is used to warn an intruder that the snake is there.

Behavior and Venom

  • Rattlesnakes are venomous, which means they are poisonous.
  • A rattlesnake usually bites a person when someone tries to catch, kill, or harm it.

Rattlesnake Bites and Treatment

  • When a rattlesnake bites a person, they should be treated with anti-venom, which fights the poison in the body.
  • Most people do not die when a rattlesnake has bitten them.
  • When people are bitten by a rattlesnake, they should receive immediate medical attention.

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Learn about the characteristics and features of rattlesnakes, including their venom, appearance, and the infamous rattle sound they make.

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