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Snakes rarely attack humans without a reason of being scared, protecting themselves, or mistakening you for prey. Everday Garter snakes just slither away, but if cornered might bite your ankles. Luckily they aren't poisonous. Rattlesnakes, cobras, and other medium sized snakes will bite if you get to close to them. These kinds are poisonous, so its best to stay away. Cttonmouth snakes are one of the most dangerous and poisonous snakes of all, so look out for those. Some types of cobras spit venomous blood into their enemies' eyes, and it burns! They can spit from almost 20 feet away. Boa constrictors and anacondas most of the time are defending their nests or, even more commonly, mistaken you for prey.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt can be because of 2 different reasons. Either they're hungry and trying to find food, or defending themselves against larger predators.
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∙ 14y agoSnakes see heat so they think that a moving heat source is food.
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∙ 13y agomost snakes bite to grab prey, but they bite humans mostly to defend themselves.
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∙ 14y agoTypically, it is a defence mechanism. In other words, they feel threatened.
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∙ 10y agoThey rarely exhibit that type behavior. Usually, they bite only when threatened.
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∙ 8y agoRattlesnakes bite when hunting food or in self defense.
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∙ 13y agoTo protect them selfs
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∙ 11y agoasnake bites with its mouth
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Why do rattlesnakes have rattles?
Rattlesnakes have rattles to warn predators to stay away from them or they will bite. Good question!
Do baby rattlesnakes go inside their mother when threatened?
No. Baby rattlesnakes live on their own. They bite when threatened.
How do rattlesnakes capture prey?
Rattlesnakes ambush small prey with a bite and inject venom that quickly kills the prey.
Would rattlesnakes harm people?
They will bite if stepped on or handled.
Do rattlesnakes eat their prey in one bite?
Yes, they swallow it...
How strong are a rattlesnakes fangs to bite people?
Strong enough.
How many rattlesnakes are venomos?
All of them are but they rarely bite anyone
Why do rattlesnakes bite without venom?
The main purpose of the venom is to obtain food so rattlesnakes do not want to waste it on defense. They will sometimes give a dry bite as a simple warning to "back off."
Is the rattlesnake aggressive?
Rattlesnakes do not actually want to bite you. They rattle the tip of their tail as a warning to stay away, and if the enemy does not leave, it will bite. Rattlesnakes with babies are especially aggressive, so they may bite right away.
Why can california king snakes eat rattlesnakes?
they have a big mouth and can sufficate it when it tries to eat it
Will rattlesnakes bite when drinking?
If a rattlesnake is disturbed or threatened while drinking water it can quickly strike out and bite whatever is causing the threat.
Can rattlesnakes control their bite?
Young rattlesnakes have little control of their venom and are prone to injecting all they have when they bite. Adults can control the amount of venom and do not like to waste it as it may mean going hungry for a few weeks until they replenish the supply. Sometimes they will give a dry bite as a warning and inject no venom.
