Questions and Answers
A rattlesnake's rattle is an organ made up of tightly-attached pieces of horn.
False
Rattlesnakes are generally harmless to humans.
False
The underside of a rattlesnake's body is grayish or brownish gray.
False
A rattlesnake's rattle is used to attract prey.
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Most people die when bitten by a rattlesnake.
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What is the main purpose of a rattlesnake's rattle?
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What is the typical color of a rattlesnake's underside?
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What happens when the pieces of horn in a rattlesnake's rattle bounce against each other?
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What should you do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake?
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Why do rattlesnakes usually bite people?
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Study Notes
Rattlesnake Characteristics
- Rattlesnakes are venomous, making them poisonous
- They have a unique organ at the end of their body that sounds like a rattle when moved
- The rattle is made up of loosely-attached pieces of horn that bounce against each other when rattled
- Their body coloration is grayish or brownish gray with darker circular blotches on their back and sides
- The underside of a rattlesnake is creamish in color
Rattle Purpose and Behavior
- The rattle serves as a warning to potential intruders that the snake is present
- Rattlesnakes usually bite people when they feel threatened or harmed
- When threatened, they will rattle to deter the intruder
Rattlesnake Bites and Treatment
- When a rattlesnake bites a person, they should receive immediate medical attention
- Anti-venom is used to treat rattlesnake bites, which fights the poison in the body
- Most people do not die from rattlesnake bites if treated promptly
Rattlesnake Characteristics
- Rattlesnakes are venomous, making them poisonous
- They have a unique organ at the end of their body that sounds like a rattle when moved
- The rattle is made up of loosely-attached pieces of horn that bounce against each other when rattled
- Their body coloration is grayish or brownish gray with darker circular blotches on their back and sides
- The underside of a rattlesnake is creamish in color
Rattle Purpose and Behavior
- The rattle serves as a warning to potential intruders that the snake is present
- Rattlesnakes usually bite people when they feel threatened or harmed
- When threatened, they will rattle to deter the intruder
Rattlesnake Bites and Treatment
- When a rattlesnake bites a person, they should receive immediate medical attention
- Anti-venom is used to treat rattlesnake bites, which fights the poison in the body
- Most people do not die from rattlesnake bites if treated promptly
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Learn about the physical characteristics and behavior of rattlesnakes, including their venom, rattle, and body patterns.
