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Not all rattlesnakes are alike: Research suggests personality influences how rattlesnakes use their venom

Imagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid attracting attention, but if it feels especially threatened, it may rattle and even strike, delivering a painful dose of venom.

Not all rattlesnakes are alike: Research suggests personality influences how rattlesnakes use their venom
Image: Phys.org
Imagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid attracting attention, but if it feels especially threatened, it may rattle and even strike, delivering a painful dose of venom.

Originally published at Phys.org

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