The Rattlesnake Kid
Size of rattlesnake depends on the species.
Largest species can reach length of 8 feet. On average, rattlesnakes are 3 to 4 feet long. Rattlesnakes are not very colorful because they like to camouflage with their environment.
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They are usually black, brown, olive or grey in color. Rattlesnakes have triangular head and vertical pupils. Their name comes from a rattle at the end of the tail. Rattle is made of keratin same substance builds nails and hair in humans. New segment is added each time snake shed its skin couple of times per year.
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Rattling sound informs predator to stay away from the snake. When rattlesnake is surprised, it can attack without producing rattling sound. Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes. They produce very strong hemotoxic venom which destroys blood cells and vessels. Its back is lined with dark diamond-shaped blotches outlined by lighter-colored scales.
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The snake has "rattle" on the end of the tail that it uses as a warning sign. It also extends into central Mexico. This species is not found in Washington state. The snake occupies diverse habitats from sea level to 7, feet, ranging from desert flats to rocky hillsides, grassy plains, forested areas, river bottoms and coastal prairies.
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Click the map for information about the habitat and range of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in California. The Western Diamondback eats small mammals such as chipmunks, prairie dogs, gophers, ground squirrels, rabbits, mice and rats.
The snake will also eat birds within reach. In a matter of seconds, rattlesnakes can leave a fatal bite by injecting venom into its prey.
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Rattlesnakes swallow their prey whole, then digest as the food passes though the body. On average, Rattlesnakes in the wild eat only once every 2 to 3 weeks. Coral snakes cause less than 1 percent of venomous snakebites. Symptoms will vary depending on the type of snake bite, amount of venom injected, and size and general health of the snake bite victim. Some snake bite victims may not have symptoms for a period of time. Symptoms may include any of the following:.
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Remain calm and reassure your child that you can help. Specific treatment for a snake bite will be determined by your child's doctor. Call for emergency assistance immediately. Antivenin should be given within four hours when possible. It is not usually effective if given more than 12 hours after the bite.
