How to Go Hiking Without Worrying About Diamondback Rattlesnakes
How to Go Hiking Without Worrying About Diamondback Rattlesnakes
Diamondback Rattlesnakes live throughout the southwestern United States of America. This includes Arizon, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Some also live the northern half of Mexico (which is just below texas). They usually can be found in desert, grassy plain, forest, and rocky hillside biomes. They also live in areas along the coast. They elavations of where they live is around 6,500 feet (2,000 meters).
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes are the largest type of rattlesnake in North America. It’s also the largest type of venomous snake in America. They have diamond shaped spots on their backs- hence the name "Diamondback". Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated that cautions predators or serves as a warning to animals and creatures passing by. If the threat has not backed off or has attacked, the snake will strike. They are included in the Viper category. The pits help them with their heat vision. They are also cold-blooded. They are also my favorite snakes. They are also venomous. Sadly, their skin is used to make boots (WHICH IS WRONG!!!!!!!). They were also featured in the popular kids show Wild Kratts.
Diamondback Rattlesnakes can also lunge/strike half a foot in only 70 milliseconds! That’s faster than the blink of an eye! :O
Do not not approach a Diamondback Rattlesnake for any reason. They are dangerous. They are also very territorial. They will only bother you, or strike if you aggravate it. If you hear a rattling noise around you in the wild FREEZE! They also tend to hide in concealed areas, little holes, or anything keeping other things from seeing them. They also blend in with the ground of the western plains. Also, ALWAYS wear thick, leather boots when exploring places where rattlesnakes may be found. If you hear a rattling sound, it will most likely be a rattlesnake. Here’s what their rattle sounds like:
Rattlesnakes are vulnerable to being killed by those who view them as dangerous pests rather than important predators. Although rattlesnakes may seem scary to people, they play a very important role in their ecosystems by controlling small mammal populations. Rattlesnakes (and just snakes in general) will not bother you if you leave them alone. All snakes play a big part in helping the world keep overpopulation at bay. More on their importance here:
Diamondback Rattlesnake importance.!!!!DO NOT HUNT, KILL, AGGRAVATE, OR HARM SNAKES IN ANY WAY OR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER!!!!
Snakes are beautiful creatures and deserve to live peacefully! Also, snakes are VENOMOUS NOT poisonous. Despite what anyone says, snakes are venomous, not poisonous. Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated that deters predators or serves as a warning to passers-by.[5] However, rattlesnakes fall prey to hawks, weasels, king snakes, and a variety of other species. Rattlesnakes are heavily preyed upon as neonates, while they are still weak and immature. Large numbers of rattlesnakes are killed by humans. Rattlesnake populations in many areas are severely threatened by habitat destruction, poaching, and extermination campaigns. Information found at-
Wikipedia DBRS facts.I hope this information proves helpful to you, reader, unless it’s for the reason of harming snakes and any GOOD cause (hopefully it’s to help snakes). If you want to find a good video about Diamondback Rattlesnakes try this one here:
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