9 Animals that Hunt Rattlesnakes

Kingsnakes

Resistant to all pit viper venom, including rattlesnake venom, giving them an advantage in battles. They constrict and incapacitate a variety of snake 

Eagles

Powerful talons and beaks allow eagles to rip apart snakes, including rattlesnakes. Despite not being resistant to venom, they regularly eat snakes found 

Owls

Nocturnal hunters that occasionally take down rattlesnakes, though they prefer smaller prey and are deterred by the rattlesnake s defensive 

Hawks

Eat rattlesnakes but often consume only parts of the snake due to their awareness of the venomous threat. Red-tailed hawks particularly .

Turkeys

Rarely hunt rattlesnakes but will fight them if their flock or young are threatened. They avoid the head and most of the venomous parts of the rattlesnake.

Roadrunners

Regularly hunt and kill rattlesnakes using speed and agility, pecking at the back of the snake s head to quickly dispatch it.

Coyotes

Frequently kill rattlesnakes as part of their opportunistic diet, especially when the snakes pose a threat to their young.

Black Racers

Constrict and swallow rattlesnakes whole, being resistant to their venom. They help control snake populations and are non-venomous.

Bobcats

Use their strength, claws, and agility to hunt rattlesnakes successfully. They must be cautious of the venom, despite their hunting prowess.