Consequently, more snakes are seen in the spring and fall migrations to and from their winter homes. Some kinds of snakes lay eggs. Except in the extreme northern part of California, mating occurs in the spring. The young are born between August and October. In fact, they are more pugnacious than the adults.
Young rattlers are completely independent of the mother.
If all goes well, youngsters grow rapidly. Most small prey is immediately stunned. Many people spend a lifetime hunting, fishing or otherwise enjoying the outdoors and never see a rattlesnake. Be careful after dark as well, for on warm nights rattlesnakes are out and about searching for food.