Ellis Garvin 
Anytime you hear a rattle in the bushes, watch out, because it could be a rattlesnake. If you find yourself face-to-face with one, you need to know if you have time to fight or flight. But can you outrun a rattlesnake? I looked into it and here is what I found out. You can outrun … Read more
Reptiles and mammals have a lot of differences, including how often we need to eat. You may have heard conflicting stories that snakes only need to eat once a week or once a month, but is that really true? How often does a rattlesnake eat? Rattlesnakes only ever eat when they are hungry, which is … Read more
Most people know about rattlesnakes, but not many people think about how they’re born, how many are born at the same time, and what happens after they are born. So, do baby rattlesnakes stay together? Here’s what I’ve noticed: Baby rattlesnakes stay close to their siblings from seven to ten days after birth. But after … Read more
Rattlesnakes are animals that many people avoid, but they are fascinating. They grow up to 8 feet long, depending on the species, but how long are baby rattlesnakes? Here’s what I’ve seen: Baby rattlesnakes are around 10 inches long at birth and grow an average of 6-12 inches during the first six months of their … Read more
Rattlesnakes should always be avoided, and they’ll usually leave you alone if you don’t bother them. But their habits can be confusing. Are they nocturnal? Let’s answer the question do rattlesnakes come out at night or day? Rattlesnakes come out when the temperature is 70 to 90 degrees F. This means that in the spring … Read more
There is a myth that says baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults. This idea comes from the notion that baby rattlesnakes cannot control how much venom they use. But are baby rattlesnakes more poisonous? As a general rule, baby rattlesnakes are not more poisonous than adults. Additionally, adult rattlesnakes are far more dangerous than … Read more
As the weather begins to warm up, hiking trails and outdoor activities become more appealing. What’s not appealing is the possibility of running into a rattlesnake. But where do rattlesnakes like to hang out? Here’s what I’ve noticed: Rattlesnakes can be found sunbathing on a warm surface, hiding in tall grass or bushes, in holes, … Read more
If you’re taking a hike, you may see a baby rattlesnake hiding in the rocks or the dry grass. You keep your distance, but suddenly worry there is a second one close by. So, do baby rattlesnakes travel in pairs? Here’s what I’ve seen: Baby rattlesnakes are solo hunters and do not travel in pairs, … Read more
The sound of a rattlesnake rattle is a sound none of us ever want to hear. It is a warning to stay out of the way and that you’re getting too close. We know their rattles get bigger over time, but do rattlesnakes grow a rattle every year? Here’s what I’ve noticed: As a general … Read more
There are lots of cute babies in the animal kingdom, but one baby we don’t want to mess with is young rattlesnakes. They are just as poisonous as adult rattlesnakes but deceptively small. But is that a baby? How can you tell? How fast do baby rattlesnakes grow? Here’s what I’ve seen observing them: It … Read more