Rattlesnakes get their name because they have a special tail tissue called a "horn horn." This is a structure unique to snakes. When the rattlesnake shakes its tail, these horns rub against each other and make a hissing sound, hence the name rattlesnake. This behavior has several possible pur...
Rattlesnakes (Crotalus or Sistrurus) are named for the snap at the end of their tail that makes a rattling sound to warn other animals. There are more than thirty species of rattlesnakes native to America. While most rattlesnakes have healthy populations, some are considered threatened or end...
Rattlesnakes are one of the most famous predators in the world. It’s no wonder that their terrifying rattling sounds, muscular bodies, and sharp tusks terrify many people. Likewise, they also tend to contain some very potent venoms, which can make them dangerous to humans. Don't fe...