Rattlesnake

reptiles · venomous · desert

Buzzing tail. A rattlesnake shakes the rattle at the end of its tail to make a loud buzzing sound that warns animals to stay away.

Sneaky hunter. Rattlesnakes are predators that catch small animals like mice, rats, and birds.

Venom fangs. They are venomous snakes, using their bite to catch prey rather than to chase humans.

Many homes. Rattlesnakes live in all sorts of places, from deserts to forests across the Americas.

Heat sensors. As pit vipers, they can sense the body heat of nearby animals, helping them hunt even in the dark.