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Rattlesnake FAQ

Get answers to common rattlesnake questions, from habitats to venom and behavior. I’ll help you understand these fascinating reptiles and stay safe outdoors.

What Snake Looks Like a Rattlesnake But Has No Rattle?

June 4, 2021May 26, 2021 by Ellis Garvin

There are so many species of snakes and to the untrained eye, many of them look very similar. Obviously, the rattle gives away a rattlesnake, IF you can see the tail. But what snake looks like a rattlesnake but has no rattle? Here’s what I’ve seen: Gopher snakes and Bull Snakes look the most similar … Read more

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Are Rattlesnakes Afraid of Loud Noises?

December 19, 2024May 23, 2021 by Ellis Garvin

Where I live we get a lot of rattlesnakes in my yard. With 2 young kids, I’m always looking for ways to scare the snakes away. But I wondered, are rattlesnakes afraid of loud noises? No. Rattlesnakes don’t hear the same way people do. They are, however, sensitive to vibrations so you can definitely scare … Read more

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Hi, I'm Ellis Garvin. I was raised in central Texas; home to rattlers, coral snakes, copperheads, and more. But where I live now, in the foothills of Grass Valley, California, I have encountered hundreds of rattlesnakes in my lifetime. Join me on this journey of looking at these fascinating animals and learning about them as we answer all the top rattlesnake questions.

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