2007-02-06 07:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by Tellme 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
They are called rattlesnakes because they have rattles at the end of their tails that are used as warning devices, when animals get too close to them.
For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnakes#The_Rattle
That should tell you everything you need to know.
2007-02-06 07:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by specter1992 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they use their tails to warn predators to stay away. They make a rattle noise when they move them.
2007-02-06 07:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their tail makes a rattling sound when they are stimulated by movement.
2007-02-06 07:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they make a rattle noice that comes from the tail end but wat it is that actually makes the noise is the scales on the snakes body, rattleing together, which produces the rattle
2007-02-06 08:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they have a rattle on their tails made of dead skin byproduct of shedding
2007-02-06 14:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by christopher A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the rattler on their tails
2007-02-06 07:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by dynamite136 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhhh..because they rattle...duh
2007-02-06 07:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋