They hunt at night and hide under rocks, trees or shrubs during the day especially when digesting which may take a few days. Rattlesnakes the eggs are kept inside the mother's body until hatched and the young come out alive. They may have about 10 live born babies. The babies are usually born in the fall between August and October. They will range up to 10 inches at birth.
Babies have fangs, venom and are dangerous from day one.
They are dependent on the mother for up to 10 days after they shed and get their first rattle. Then begins the search for food. Attrition high in baby snakes, they are eaten by birds or other animals or starve. Stay on trails and avoid going into caves, under dense brush or rocks. A rattlesnake bite can be fatal so if your planning a big hike talk to an expert on what you should take just in case.