Rattlesnake Exploration and Handling

In this video, Benny and a companion explore a snake den, encountering multiple rattlesnakes. They discuss the potential number of snakes in a den and demonstrate safe methods for capturing and handling them. The video also highlights the behavior of snakes after decapitation, providing insights into their biology.

What did Benny and the narrator find that indicated a good spot for exploration?

• A river

• A snake hole

• A large tree

• A bird's nest

What is the range of rattlesnakes that can be found in a single den?

• Ten to fifty

• One to ten

• Several hundred to a thousand

• Just a few to several hundred

What is the safe method to handle a rattlesnake according to the narrator?

• Pin it at the base of the head

• Grab it by the tail

• Use a net

• Distract it with noise

What does the narrator do after capturing the rattlesnake?

• Takes a photo

• Cuts its head off

• Keeps it as a pet

• Releases it back into the wild

Why is it important to pin a rattlesnake at the base of the head?

• To make it easier to photograph

• To calm it down

• To prevent it from escaping

• To ensure it doesn't bite

What is notable about the size of the rattlesnake they captured?

• It was unusually small

• It was about as big as a Prairie Rattler gets in that region

• It was a baby snake

• It was the smallest they had ever seen

What unusual behavior does a snake's body exhibit after decapitation?

• It changes color

• It can keep on moving

• It becomes rigid immediately

• It starts to decompose