Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the rattle on a rattlesnake?
A rattlesnake usually bites a person when someone tries to help it.
False
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.
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Match the characteristics of a rattlesnake with its corresponding description:
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What is the treatment for a rattlesnake bite?
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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.
