2006-09-23 11:26:58 · 10 answers · asked by Jacque L 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
There's a lot of buzz among scientists as to exactly why a rattlesnake rattles her tail. But most agree that it's to let other critters, like horses, cattle and even people, know that they are too close. Can you think of a better way to say, 'Hey buddy, you almost stepped on me!'?
Some scientists also believe that younger, smaller species of rattlers may rattle to lure birds and other prey animals. All that buzzing and hissing sounds a lot like insects to birds, who'll fly over in hopes of finding a snack--and find a hungry snake instead.
2006-09-23 16:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientists know that rattlesnakes use their rattles to sound a warning when they feel threatened.
2006-09-23 11:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live around rattle snakes they rattle when you catch them off guard... (just as a dog will growl to let you know they mean business) as rattle snakes rattle... They dont like to strike unless no other choice!
2006-09-23 12:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by tinkerbell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their skin flakes off and new skin forms over the end, thus causing particles to be enclosed by the new skin . When they shake their tail , you can hear the "PARTICLES inside , acting like a rattle .
2006-09-23 13:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They rattle their tails to warn intruders that they are agitated, and about to strike!
2006-09-23 11:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by Road Trip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are rattling to warn you off
2006-09-23 11:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by super_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B'cause they have trouble rolling!
2006-09-23 12:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by slavedriver2me913@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuz they r rattelsnakes
2006-09-23 11:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by uhoh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so i can hear if that rotten thing is coming
2006-09-23 11:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to let you know that they are there
2006-09-23 15:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋