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
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
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
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
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
Rattlesnakes have created quite a name for themselves in myths and legends. But how can you tell which snakes are record-breakers and which ones are within the usual size limits for their species, and what is the world record rattlesnake length? The longest rattlesnake on record is an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake with one specimen reported … Read more
Rumor has it that venomous snakes, like rattlesnakes, breed with non-venomous snakes to create the ultimate hybrid species. But is this true? Can rattlesnakes breed with other snakes? Here’s what I’ve observed: Rattlesnakes cannot breed with any other kind of snake, only other rattlesnakes. These, and most other breeds, can only make snake families with … Read more
Rattlesnakes get their name from the distinctive rattles on the ends of their tails. These rattles vary in length, color, and a new rattle segment gets added with each new layer of skin that the rattlesnake sheds. But how old is a rattlesnake with 3 rattles? Here’s what I’ve observed: As a general rule, a … Read more
Rattlesnakes are well-known as dangerous predators in the animal kingdom. But as scary as rattlesnakes may seem, they too are a source of food for many different animals. So what are the natural predators of a rattlesnake? Here’s what I’ve seen: The most common predators of rattlesnakes are other snakes such as king snakes, birds … Read more