A good understanding of their behavior and ecology is the key to safely sharing their world. Rattlesnakes are essential to the biodiversity and ecology of our region. They are important predators in most of our local habitats, with rodents being a significant portion of their diet. Rattlesnake sightings are more common in the warmer months of spring and summer. Because of this, it is important to become educated for safety reasons and to learn more about their contribution to our ecological community.
Rattlesnakes are misunderstood creatures.
They are key members of our biodiversity and greatly benefit our world by serving as nature's rodent controllers. Learn more about the 15 species which occur within the Museum's region of focus in the Reptiles and Amphibians section of our Field Guide .