[post_page_title]Beware rattling underfoot[/post_page_title]
If you’re out on a hike far from home, or even just around your backyard, you should definitely stop in your tracks if you hear a rattling noise. That buzzing-like sound is one of nature’s most famous warning signals – it means you’re about to step on an angry rattlesnake.
The rattle is actually made of keratin, the same material our fingernails are made out of, and it’s used to scare off any potential threats. It’s in your best interest, too – in extreme cases, rattlesnakes’ venom can cause paralysis and even death.
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