Western Diamondback Rattlesnake wakes up suddenly!

Published 2017-06-22
"Rattlesnakes use their rattle to warn others.  They may rattle to indicate they are present so they won’t be stepped on, or they may rattle if cornered or harassed to warn that they may be about to strike." "Tail-rattling is mainly a defensive gesture; something they do when frightened."
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All Comments (21)
  • @cpresto2
    Gotta love these guys. They're one of the few predators that do you a favor and make it very well known that they are there and don't want to be messed with
  • @rocky7522
    I knew it was coming and it still scared the shit out of me
  • @Obliteradon
    Man, you can just feel the sheer power of its body. The muscle force to stand this way, at this angle, even though it’s just a long noodle. There’s something so pure about predator animals.
  • @gabe-po9yi
    This really shows a rattlesnake's true nature and is why I appreciate them so much. Although completely startled by something very close to it, it still went into warning mode. They're just great snakes.
  • @axxiom20001
    Very cool how the snake will give non-prey a "leave me alone" warning before they decide to bite. Cool animals.
  • @CinderFox98
    Rattlesnakes are a true sight to behold. I've always loved and appreciated their appearance and their tendency to not just attack without warning. Truly a beast that deserves it's respect
  • Im realizing more and more that the sound of that rattle isn’t a bad thing. They are basically telling you to “backup homeboy!”
  • @TeaReesa26
    As someone who isn't a morning person and does not like to be woken up, this snake is incredibly relatable. I feel you, little dude.
  • @sumotacular3681
    That dull roar is awesome, and not even a real roar, that's just the sound of it pulling air into its lungs to make itself look bigger and stabilize its stance! Snakes are fascinating.
  • I love how everything is so calm and serene at first then…🤯 🐍
  • From a sound sleep to a striking position in a blink of an eye! Damn that snake wasn’t playing!
  • @TexasDog3
    Snake: "It's not safe to sleep anywhere these days."
  • @Mark-sd7fc
    Just like waking up my wife! Bless her heart ❤️
  • man that was so badass I must have watched 50 times. what sucks is now its definitely gonna be the first thing I see when I go to sleep.
  • @AndrewWolfMan20
    0:47 Good thing I was sitting on the toilet, this really helped my constipation
  • @joey_556
    I never saw a snake sleeping. That was really cool
  • @whatnew1331
    Man, she blends in so well with the terrain.