Debate Now Rattlesnakes, why they rattle the tail?

[I amso IR]

From the choices listed below, please select one (1) and explain why you made that choice.

• It is a warning
• It is a reflexive response
• It is a gesture of warmth
• I'm hungry, let's eat
• All of the above
• None of the above

Who cares? (hint, IamsoIR does)
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[flacaltenn]

Do you want to flesh this out a bit? Are we talking about Why rattlesnakes rattle? Or is this more of a Rorshach Test on interpretation?

If it's LITERAL -- I would choose "all of the above". BTW -- if this is a personal emergency and you're being attacked -- you should really call 911...

 

[JakeStarkey]

Having been bit by rattlers several times and a water moccasin once, I found the experiences not pleasant.

 

[I amso IR]

Do you want to flesh this out a bit? Are we talking about Why rattlesnakes rattle? Or is this more of a Rorshach Test on interpretation?

If it's LITERAL -- I would choose "all of the above". BTW -- if this is a personal emergency and you're being attacked -- you should really call 911...

Yep, how did I miss that? Thank you as it makes more sense now.

 

[I amso IR]

Having been bit by rattlers several times and a water moccasin once, I found the experiences not pleasant.

Ah, an experienced subject. Your personal thoughts would be appreciated as to why the critter "rattles" it's tail. Thanks in advance.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Rattlers may rattle their tails as a warning to stupids like me.

They may rattle simply as a reflexive movement much as felines wave their tails, although sometimes the tail waiving reflects a disquiet in a particular situation.

 

[peach174]

From the choices listed below, please select one (1) and explain why you made that choice.

• It is a warning
• It is a reflexive response
• It is a gesture of warmth
• I'm hungry, let's eat
• All of the above
• None of the above

Who cares? (hint, IamsoIR does)
Please abide by Forum Rules.

All of the above.
How does the rattle actually make that sound?

 

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