Leave me alone!: Preferring to remain quiet and hidden, rattlesnakes only vibrate their rattles and bite in defense if they are disturbed.
Latin name: Crotalus horridus Where: Reptile House Length: Up to 6.3 ft Venomous: Venomous Habitat: Rocky hillsides, fields, woodlands and swamp Diet: Small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians Range: Southeastern United States