The Rattlesnake Is Dangerous

A rattler snake may sound harmless to many people, but they're a serious threat to hikers. This is because they're venomous and can cause death if you're bitten.

Rattlesnake venom is poisonous and can cause severe pain, swelling of the legs, breathing difficulty, nausea, vomiting, seizures and even death in some cases. The venom takes only seconds to travel from the snake's retractable fangs to your bloodstream, but if you're not rushed to the hospital quickly, the effects can last for days or longer.

Most people are afraid of snakes. In fact, the percentage of Americans who are afraid of them is higher than they are of public speaking, heights and flying.

There are dozens of different species of snakes, each of which has its own unique behavior and appearance. In the wild, they hunt prey with a combination of keen eyesight, strong sense of smell and flicking tongues. In their homes, they can hide in shady places or in burrows underneath a house.

They can also hide under decks and porches as well as in crawl spaces and basements. This means that a rattler can enter your home without you even knowing it.

These snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning they lay eggs in spring and incubate the eggs inside their bodies until they hatch in summer. The baby rattlers are born encased in a thin membrane called a pit, which is located between the nostrils and the eyes.

Babies don't have a rattle, so they don't give off a hissing noise like adult rattlers do. They're also very small, so they're harder to see. Younger snakes, such as those that are born without a rattle, can be particularly dangerous because they're less able to warn you before striking.

You can avoid being bitten by the rattler snake by wearing sturdy shoes, such as over-the-ankle boots or hiking boots. Be especially careful when walking in dense brush or willow thickets, or stepping on logs and rocks that a snake might be hiding beneath.

Don't stomp on the ground or shout to scare them away, because they can hear vibrations in their jaw and bones very well. This is because they don't have external ears, but can pick up vibrations from the ground and the impact of your foot on it.

It's important to be aware of rattlers in your area, because they can become a pest and can be difficult to eradicate. In addition, they can cause significant damage to your property if you allow them to live and breed in your yard.

If you are worried about a rattler in your yard, you should call an animal control professional to come and help you remove it. The professional will use a special type of venom to kill the snake. They may also need to seal any entry points the snake might have into your property so they won't be able to get back in.