Ellis Garvin 
There’s an urban myth that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than full-sized ones. So naturally, if we see a baby rattlesnake, we get nervous! And knowing that mama rattlesnakes have more than one baby, it’s natural to wonder if you find a baby rattlesnake are there more? Here’s what I’ve noticed: If the baby rattlesnake … Read more
Despite where I live now, I was actually born in Pennsylvania. There you see a lot of snakes that have a diamond-like pattern on their back. Not all of them are rattlesnakes though, so are there diamondback rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania? Eastern and western diamondback rattlesnakes are not native to Pennsylvania, but many snakes have a … Read more
The question that usually comes to people’s minds when they see a baby rattlesnake is if there are more rattlesnakes or possibly a den nearby. But how far do baby rattlesnakes travel from their den? Here’s what I’ve seen: In general, rattlesnakes stay within two miles of their den, but in some areas, they can … Read more
During certain parts of the year, rattlesnakes are believed to be more dangerous than at other times. While one should always be cautious of snakes in the wild, many are left wondering what time of year are rattlesnakes most aggressive? Here’s what I’ve learned: Rattlesnakes are not more aggressive during specific times of the year. … Read more
It’s a bad experience for everyone if we’re out hiking around and find a rattlesnake that sees us as a threat. While we would rather wear shorts and light clothing to beat the heat, unfortunately, that makes us vulnerable to rattlesnake bites. But can rattlesnakes bite through jeans? Rattlesnakes can bite through tight-fitting low-quality jeans … Read more
Rattlesnakes are incredibly common in the American Southwest with 32 official species of rattlesnakes. Most people have never seen a rattlesnake being born because they’re hidden and fiercely protected by their mothers. So how do rattlesnakes mate? Here’s what I’ve learned over the years: Rattlesnakes reproduce sexually by a male inserting his hemipenis into a … Read more
Don’t get me wrong, encountering a rattlesnake can be scary, even if it’s just a baby. Even though you might want to react on instinct and attack or run away from a snake, you need to calm down and be smart about it. I’ve always used to wonder should I kill a baby rattlesnake? Here … Read more
If you’re afraid of rattlesnakes, it’s probably pretty satisfying to see this deadly creature encounter something higher up in the food chain. While the rattlesnake is deadly to various creatures (including humans) there are a few animals that rattlesnakes are afraid of, such as bobcats. But do bobcats eat rattlesnakes? Here’s what I’ve seen: Bobcats … Read more
Many videos have gone viral revealing the intense rivalry between rattlesnakes and bobcats. We know rattlesnakes as one of the deadliest snakes known to man. We are also aware of the strength and speed that bobcats possess, so can a rattlesnake kill a bobcat? Here’s what I’ve seen: Rattlesnakes can kill bobcats if the bobcat … Read more
Some rattlesnakes can live up to 25 years. But there are a lot of different types of rattlesnakes and many different kinds of places with different predators. So how long do rattlesnakes live? Here’s what I’ve noticed living in 3 different states where rattlers live: The average lifespan of a rattlesnake is nineteen years. While … Read more