CONTENTS The Alarming Rattlesnake Spy the Rattlesnake A Rattler's Lifestyle Where Are the Rattlesnakes Strong Senses Hear the Rattle Specialized Predator On the Hunt Caring for the Rattlesnake Glossary Index 4 7 8 11 12 15 16 19 20 22 23 Words in the glossary appear in bold type the first time they are used in the text 3
4 THE ALARMING RATTLESNAKE On a grassland a long snake lies hidden under a gray rock This hunter is on the lookout for something to eat A mouse darts in front of the snake and with a quick snap of its head the snake strikes sinking its teeth into the small mammal Gulp The mouse is eaten whole Meet the rattlesnake a clever and deadly predator that lives throughout North America They are best known for the rattle on the tip of their tail
Rattlesnakes are known for their rattle and their venomous bite This means they can produce a liquid called venom that is harmful to other animals 5
