By Harish Sonwalkar Nov 30, 2024
Discover the unique way rattlesnakes communicate danger and protect themselves.
The rattle is made of keratin, and vibrations produce the distinctive warning noise.
Rattlesnakes rattle to warn potential threats, avoiding conflict whenever possible.
The speed of the rattle increases if the snake feels more threatened.
Sometimes, rattlesnakes rely on camouflage instead of rattling to avoid predators.
Rattles evolved to warn large mammals, reducing accidental threats.
If you hear a rattle, slowly back off; the snake is just asking for space.