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link to Do Rattlesnakes Eat Rabbits? (Only small ones?)

Do Rattlesnakes Eat Rabbits? (Only small ones?)

Watching a rattlesnake hunt is fast, exhilarating, and even scary. But what do they eat exactly and how big can their prey be? Do rattlesnakes eat rabbits? Here's what I've seen: Rattlesnakes...

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Are Rattlesnakes Active at Night?

I often go on walks in the evening and sometimes the sun sets before I get back home.  Because there are a lot of rattlesnakes where I live, I often worry I’m going to step on one in the dark. But...

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Can a Rattlesnake Strike if Not Coiled? (Striking Distance)

Rattlesnakes ought not to be trifled with, that's for sure. Many of us are used to the idea of a coiled snake meaning danger, but can a rattlesnake strike if not coiled? As a general rule,...

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Do Rattlesnakes Go in Swimming Pools?

If you live in an area where rattlesnakes are common, you may be wondering if getting a pool is the right choice for you. Do rattlesnakes go in swimming pools? Here's what I've...

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link to Do Rattlesnakes Lay Eggs? (Complete Birth Procedure)

Do Rattlesnakes Lay Eggs? (Complete Birth Procedure)

Rattlesnakes are reptiles and you would think that means they also lay eggs. But there are some reptiles out there that don't lay eggs. So do rattlesnakes lay eggs? Here's how it...

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Do Baby Rattlesnakes Stay with Their Mom? (For how long)

Rattlesnakes are ovoviviparous, meaning that they have live births and the babies come out a little more mature than other snakes that are hatched. But after being born, do baby rattlesnakes stay...

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Ellis Garvin was raised in central Texas; home to rattlers, coral snakes, copperheads, and more. But now he lives in the foothills of Grass Valley, California, and has encountered hundreds of rattlesnakes in his lifetime, learning about their behavior, habitats, and how to safely remove them without killing them.

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