Rattlesnake- A venomous snake: A rattlesnake’s tail makes a rattling sound. It is able to do this because of the special structure of its tail. The poison of this snake is dangerous for humans. If timely treatment is not received, the victim may even die. You will be surprised to know that this snake can attack its prey even in the dark. Now a video of this is going viral on social media.
Its video (Rattlesnake Instagram Viral Video) has been shared on ‘Instagram’ by a user named @therealmowgliii, in which you can see this snake shaking its tail rapidly and making a sound like a rattle. Thousands of people have watched this video since it was posted.
Watch here- Rattlesnake video
How does this snake’s tail make sound?
The ‘miracle’ of making a sound like a rattle The rattlesnake is able to do this because of the special shape of its tail, Which is hollow from inside, consisting of keratinous segments, which are connected to each other. By rapidly shaking these segments, these snakes make a rattling sound (Rattlesnake Sound). According to BBC report, the muscles of the snake’s tail can move up to 90 times per second, due to which this sound is produced. Rattlesnakes make sounds to warn off predators.
How dangerous is the poison of this snake?
Rattlesnake poison is dangerous for humans. The most poisonous venom in America is that of the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake venom is cytotoxic, which means it destroys tissue. The venom of some rattlesnakes also has neurotoxic properties. If the victim does not get timely treatment, he may even die. Found in America and Mexico, these snakes hunt small animals like birds and rodents. Rattlesnakes are considered to be the most recently evolved snakes in the world.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2023, 17:34
