Not all rattlesnakes are alike: Research suggests personality influences how rattlesnakes use their venom

MechNews.com brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Imagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid attracting attention, but if it feels especially threatened, it may rattle and even strike, delivering a painful dose of venom.

Imagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid attracting attention, but if it feels especially threatened, it may rattle and even strike, delivering a painful dose of venom. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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