How much do you know about rattlesnakes? Answer these 24 questions!

True or False

1. You can tell the age of a rattlesnake by counting the segments of its rattle.
   true false

2. A rattlesnake can mate with a bullsnake.
   true false

3. The longest rattlesnake on record was about 8 feet long.
   true false

4. Rattlesnakes will bite humans in self-defense only.
   true false

5. Rattlesnakes are born alive, not hatched from an egg.
   true false

6. All rattlesnakes live in the Americas.
   true false

7. Rattlesnake bites almost always result in death.
   true false

8. The Timber Rattlesnake almost became our national symbol.
   true false

9. Rattlesnakes hibernate in the colder months.
   true false

10. Rattlesnakes don't always inject venom when they bite.
    true false

11. The best thing to do when you see a snake is to turn and run.
    true false

12. A snakes best sense is its sense of smell.
    true false

13. Most snakes are cold and wet to the touch.
    true false

14. If you have bullsnakes around, you never have rattlesnakes.
    true false

15. Rattlesnakes rattle when they are afraid.
    true false

16. Rattlesnakes always rattle when a human walks near them.
    true false

17. The fastest of the rattlesnakes is the sidewinder.
    true false

18. Baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adult rattlesnakes.
    true false

19. Rattlesnakes are one of the most aggressive animals in the world.
    true false

20. Some snakes make very good pets.
    true false

21. Rattlesnakes are important predators because they eat rodents.
    true false

22. Rattlesnakes are deaf and can't hear the sound of their rattle.
    true false

23. Rattlesnakes are most active in the middle of the day.
    true false

24. Rattlesnakes are found in 4 different states in this country.
    true false

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