Rattlesnake Quiz: Test What You Know!

Quiz Questions

What family do rattlesnakes belong to?

• Colubridae
• Elapidae
• Viperidae
• Pythonidae

What is the scientific name for the western diamondback rattlesnake?

• Crotalus horridus
• Crotalus atrox
• Crotalus adamanteus
• Crotalus scutulatus

What is the maximum length a rattlesnake can grow to?

• 4 feet
• 5 feet
• 3 feet
• 8 feet

How many types of rattlesnakes are there in the United States?

• 17
• 44
• 32
• 21

What is the average lifespan of a rattlesnake in the wild?

• 5-10 years
• 30-35 years
• 10-25 years
• 15-18 years

What is the primary diet of rattlesnakes?

• Birds
• Fish
• Mammals
• Insects

What is the name of the noise a rattlesnake makes?

• Rattle
• Roar
• Growl
• Hiss

What is the purpose of a rattlesnake's rattle?

• To attract prey
• To communicate with other rattlesnakes
• To keep warm
• To warn predators

What is the venom of a rattlesnake primarily used for?

• To attract mates
• To kill prey
• To defend against predators
• To aid in digestion

What is the name of the pit organ located between a rattlesnake's eye and nostril?

• Light sensor
• Smell sensor
• Heat sensor/Loreal Pit
• Sound sensor

What is the average weight of a western diamondback rattlesnake?

• 7-8 pounds
• 3-6 pounds
• 2-7 pounds
• 1-3 pounds

What is the primary color of a western diamondback rattlesnake?

• Brown
• Black
• Green
• Grey

What is the name of the process where a rattlesnake sheds its skin?

• Molting
• Migration
• Camouflage
• Hibernation

What is the gestation period of a female rattlesnake?

• 1-2 months
• 7-8 months
• 6-7 months
• 3-4 months

What is the average litter size of a rattlesnake?

• 8-10
• 2-4
• 11-13
• 8-13