Questions and Answers
The rattle on a rattlesnake is used to warn an ______ that the snake is there.
intruder
A rattlesnake usually bites a person when someone tries to ______, kill, or harm it.
catch
When a rattlesnake bites a person, he or she should be treated with ______, which fights the poison in the body.
anti-venom
The body of a rattlesnake is ______ or brownish gray with darker circular blotches along its back and sides.
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The underside of the rattlesnake is a ______ color.
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Study Notes
The Rattlesnake
- The rattlesnake is venomous, meaning it is poisonous.
- A rattlesnake has a unique organ at the end of its body that sounds like a rattle, made up of loosely-attached pieces of horn.
- When the rattlesnake vibrates its body, the horn pieces bounce against each other, producing the rattle sound.
- The rattle serves as a warning to potential intruders that the snake is present.
Physical Characteristics
- The rattlesnake's body is typically grayish or brownish gray in color.
- It has darker circular blotches along its back and sides.
- The underside of the rattlesnake is a creamish color.
Behavior and Bites
- Rattlesnakes usually bite people when they feel threatened, such as when someone tries to catch, kill, or harm them.
- When a rattlesnake bites, the victim 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, but prompt medical attention is crucial.
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Get to know the venomous rattlesnake, its characteristics, and the fascinating rattle sound it makes. Learn about its body features and habitats.
