2. Rattlesnakes are poisonous reptiles. They are 2 to 8 feet long. Rattlesnakes have rattles on their tails. Body
3. Habitat Rattlesnakes live in hot deserts. They are found in North and South America. There are about 30 species of rattlesnakes.
4. Rattlesnakes eat rats, lizards, birds and other small animals. Rattlesnakes bite their prey with sharp hollow fangs. Their strong venom quickly kills the prey. Food
5. Female rattlesnakes have 4 to 30 babies at one time. Baby rattlesnakes can hunt as soon as they are born. Some rattlesnakes live up to 30 years. Life Cycle
6. Rattlesnakes can go several weeks without food! Rattlesnakes shake their tails when in danger. A rattlesnakes rattle can be heard up to 60 feet. Fun Facts
7. Fang – a long hollow tooth Prey – an animal hunted by another animal for food Venom – a poison that animals produce Glossary
