
The SciencesOctober 1, 1953
How a Rattlesnake Strikes
An investigation with high-speed photography probes a question of some interest to herpetologists as well as potential victims: Does it stab you with its fangs or close its jaws in a true bite?

How a Rattlesnake Strikes
An investigation with high-speed photography probes a question of some interest to herpetologists as well as potential victims: Does it stab you with its fangs or close its jaws in a true bite?