There are so many things to love about Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, but here are my favorites:
- They give live birth and care for their young! Adult females will even act as “aunties” and look after each other’s babies while the mother is away.
- An incredibly social species, they overwinter in dens and form friendships with each other.
- When it rains, they will coil up into a bowl shape and lick raindrops off of their scales. Even days-old babies know to do this.
Rattlesnakes are indeed venomous, but they are an essential part of their ecosystems. I think they actually represent politicians at their *best*—they convey their message clearly, take no BS, get rid of vermin, and will always take care of their communities, no matter how they are perceived.
I grew up with rattlesnakes and I love them. Unfortunately, most of the habitat for them in the San Bernardino Mountains just burned down.
Yes, they are totally amazing animals. So sad about the San Bernardino's.
There are so many things to love about Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, but here are my favorites:
- They give live birth and care for their young! Adult females will even act as “aunties” and look after each other’s babies while the mother is away.
- An incredibly social species, they overwinter in dens and form friendships with each other.
- When it rains, they will coil up into a bowl shape and lick raindrops off of their scales. Even days-old babies know to do this.
Rattlesnakes are indeed venomous, but they are an essential part of their ecosystems. I think they actually represent politicians at their *best*—they convey their message clearly, take no BS, get rid of vermin, and will always take care of their communities, no matter how they are perceived.
Yes totally wonderful beasts!!!
At last, Donald as serpent. Thanks for the allusion, David.