What is inside the Rattlesnake’s Rattling tail And How does it Make Sound?
Have you ever heard a rattlesnake rattle? You might imagine it to be made of some exotic material. But guess what? Rattlesnakes actually produce their rattle from keratin, the same substance that forms human’s fingernails. As these serpents grow, they shed their skin, adding a new segment to their rattle with each molt. This ongoing…