Diamondbacks have many predators and not always because the predator wants to eat them. Animals such as deer, antelope, cows and horses regard the diamondback as a threat and they may try to trample or stomp the snake. Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats or fox are predators who look at these snakes as a source of food.
Diamondbacks will often spend the hot daytime hours coiled in the shade of low-growing shrubs, piles of natural or artificial debris, or rocks. They will also utilize underground burrows of other animals. In the winter, they retreat into caves or similar places to hibernate.
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Some species, like the timber rattlesnake, change colors as they age. Doing your research on the changing qualities and lifespan of a species of rattlesnake helps you to estimate its approximate age. Always get permission before filming rattlesnakes in a zoo, conservation commission or pet store. Don't get too close to or aggressively approach rattlesnakes; rattlesnake venom is very dangerous, and rattlesnake bites are potentially deadly.
Don't use the flash when photographing or filming rattlesnakes in the wild. Baby rattlesnakes can be more dangerous than adults, because they may have less control over the venom they inject when biting. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Chris Ciolli has been writing professionally since She received Bright Flight and Curator's scholarships in and was a Fulbright finalist in Ciolli holds a dual bachelor's degree in communications and Spanish with a minor in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use. Things You'll Need. References Worsley School: Rattlesnakes The season for hiking and adventures outdoors. You might see a rattlesnake out on the trail. Most of what we think we know about rattlesnakes is off base. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions. The warm weather that brings out hikers also brings out coldblooded rattlesnakes eager to sun themselves.
But even though they crave the sun, rattlesnakes do their best to avoid the spotlight. Rattlesnakes are ambush predators, relying on staying hidden to get close to their prey. Their patterns and coloration help them blend into their surroundings.
Fortunately, rattlesnakes have an unmistakable warning, a loud buzz made to startle any aggressor and hopefully avoid having to bite. You want to figure out which direction the sound is coming from. Once you do, slowly back away. If you do get bitten, immobilize the area and avoid overly exerting yourself. Immediately seek medical attention. You may need to be treated with antivenom. Rattlesnake rattles work like a maraca with little bits shaking around inside.
Each segment is held in place by the one in front and behind it, but the individual segments can move a bit. The snake uses special high-performance muscles to shake its tail, sending undulating waves down the length of the rattle.
The segments are loose, so they click against each other. It happens so fast that all you hear is a buzz and all you see is a blur. Brad Moon , a biologist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, studies those shaker muscles.
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