What is Canebrake?
Canebrake, also known as wooden rattlesnake, is a type of rattle that comes from the southeastern part of the United States. The scientific name for Canebrake is Crotalus soridus . It is 30-60 inches long (76-152 cm) and is gray to pink-pink, with brown stripes in the shape of V. Canebrake is active during the day and night and usually eats rodents. Although not endangered, the species decreases in many areas. Pit Vipers are snakes who have pits between the eye and the nostril on both sides of the head. They are used to locate warm -blooded animals.
Wooden ratchet is located in various environments including wands and around swamps. It is also located in hardwood or pine forests, often curled in a position to be ready to strike. Among other terrain, which is suitable for canebrakedplainys, hornated regions and rural farms. There are several segments and is usually black. The ride on the newly hatched wooden rattles consists of one segment. It is made of keratin, which is a structural protein. Rattle's usualLe uses to warn other animals against the presence of a snake.
When hunting prey, wooden rattlesnake, it uses its fangs and poison. There are several types of poison made of wooden asparagus. Some types of poison are dangerous to people.
Wooden ratchet is hibernation during the winter. Usually the curly under the ground cover or stumps until late spring. Until late summer, wooden rattlesmakers confuse.
Reproduction is Ovoviviparous, which means that young people develop in eggs that are stored in the woman's body. The incubation period of the sideline for two months. Then the eggs hatch in the body of a woman and a woman gives birth to young people. The clutch usually contains between four and 17 young. The woman is waiting for about three years among mothers.
As a result of the construction of roads, many migratory paths are now dangerous. The declining population is also caused by trade in pets and pest control. Hunters also target CanebrakesFor their skin and meat. In addition to the threat from humans, natural predators like owls, Fox and Coyote hunt this snake for food.